Chris Radford is a seasoned financial services executive with over 38 years of experience leading firms across compliance, operations, sales, and business development. He has held senior roles at major institutions like PNC, WaMu, and AIG, as well as at mid-sized broker-dealers and RIAs.
Chris began his supervisory career in 1989 at GNA Securities and went on to lead large regional and national teams, overseeing advisor supervision, recruiting, training, and business consulting. Notably, he served as President and CEO of VSR Financial Services and later as President of AE Wealth Management, where he helped grow assets under management from $2 billion to over $38 billion. He holds a BBA and MBA from National University, along with FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 66, 79, and 99 licenses. His deep knowledge of operations and advisor support continues to guide independent financial professionals toward sustainable growth.
Chris was initially drawn to the industry by his passion for financial markets, but his greatest motivation today is helping families reach their life goals through sound financial advice. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and cycling. He and his wife Julie have been married for 38 years and have two adult children and one granddaughter.
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