Christopher Eric Vargas
Investment Adviser Representative at Mariner Advisor Network
Professional summary
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Christopher Eric Vargas is an investment adviser representative in Reno, NV, currently registered with Mariner Advisor Network and LPL Financial LLC. They have worked in the securities industry since 1998 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Legacy Wealth Planning, LLC and RBC DAIN Rauscher Inc. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in California and Nevada.
Office
Advisors at this office: 9
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California, Nevada
- Broker:
37 states and territories
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- LPL Financial LLCMar 2006 – no end date reportedReno, NV
- Legacy Wealth Planning, LLCSep 2017 – Jun 2023Reno, NV
- Mariner Independent Advisor NetworkJun 2023 – Jul 2026Overland Park, KS
- Private Advisor Group, LLCSep 2026 – no end date reportedMorristown, NJ
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Mariner Advisor Network
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
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Services the firm offers
Innovative investment strategies, the Dynamic Investment Optimization™ process, written strategic planning, and coordination with a team of professional advisors including tax, insurance, and legal professionals to help clients articulate and achieve their vision and goals.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 125
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 93
- Main office:
- Overland Park, KS
- Founded:
- 2003
- SEC file number:
- 801-107913
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of May 26, 2026
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