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Christopher Ryan Whitley

Investment Adviser Representative at Johnson Sterling, Inc.

Birmingham, ALCRD #5994577Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
13 yrs
Exams Passed
2

Professional summary

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Christopher Ryan Whitley is an investment adviser representative with Johnson Sterling, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, where they have been registered since 2014. They have worked in the securities industry since 2013 and were previously registered with PARK Avenue Securities LLC. They have passed 2 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Alabama.

Office

820 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 3200
Birmingham, AL 35209

Advisors at this office: 6

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Alabama

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 6/15/2013
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 12/28/2012

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Johnson Sterling, Inc.Current
3/31/2014 – Birmingham, AL
PARK Avenue Securities LLC
8/9/2013 – 4/29/2014Birmingham, AL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Johnson Sterling, Inc.
    Mar 2014 – no end date reportedBirmigham, AL

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Johnson Sterling, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Investment strategies for individuals and institutions, including corporate investment, retirement plans, and endowments and foundations, delivered as an independent fiduciary.

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension Consulting
Firm areas of expertise
FiduciaryRetirement PlanningHigher EducationHealth SciencesEndowments And FoundationsCorporate InvestmentIndividual InvestingRetirement Plans

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
6
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
2
Main office:
Birmingham, AL
SEC file number:
801-49811

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026

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