As National Managing Director of Mariner Advisor Network, Christopher is responsible for leading the Business Development initiatives within The Network, including the recruitment of new advisors, offices and institutions. Christopher also identifies M&A opportunities for both The Network and Network-affiliated offices that desire to grow through acquisition.

Beginning his career in 1996, Christopher held positions in investment sales, equity trading, business consulting, and business development. He worked with firms including LPL Financial, Allianz Global Partners – Nicolas Applegate Capital Management, First American Capital Management, EVEREN Securities, and Smith Barney. In 2012, he joined The Financial Services Network, an enterprise OSJ and hybrid RIA, and ultimately acquired the organization in 2016 with his two business partners. Identifying the need to continue to grow and evolve their business model in supporting independent advisors, they merged their organization with Mariner, forming what is now known as the Mariner Advisor Network.

Christopher is happily married and a proud father of three children. Outside of work, you can often find him on the sidelines coaching or cheering his kids in in a variety of sports. Philanthropically, he has been an active leader in various charitable organizations, and is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, having served as a business development volunteer in Guatemala, Central America.