Christopher J Obert
Advisor at Merrill — Springfield, MO E Bradford Pkwy
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
5 years
Location
Springfield, MO 65804
Merrill
Institution
Christopher Obert is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients build and execute financial strategies tailored to their priorities, including personal retirement planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, college education planning, and socially responsible investing. Chris often serves as a first advisor to professionals and couples, emphasizing investor education, transparency, and a long-term perspective on investing.
Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2022, Christopher worked as an associate financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial, focusing on financial planning and portfolio management. He holds the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (APMA®) designation, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, an MBA, and a graduate certificate in International Business, all from Missouri State University.
Chris's approach centers on understanding clients' life priorities and collaborating to create personalized plans. He is an active listener who seeks to grasp clients' long-term goals and financial situations. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys spending time with his wife Madison and their young son. He plays golf and is involved in his community through board membership with Rotaract Springfield and participation in the Springfield Sertoma Club.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Springfield, MO E Bradford Pkwy
1630 E Bradford Pkwy
Springfield MO 65804
Advisors at this office
17
Missouri · Texas
5 years of industry experience
Bank of America N.A.
2022 - Present • 4 years
Springfield, MO
Merrill
2022 - Present • 4 years
Springfield, MO
Ameriprise
2021 - 2022 • 1 year
Springfield, MO
Oreilly Automotive
2019 - 2019 • 1 year
Springfield, MO
Sweetshoe LLC DBA Millwood Golf & Racquet Club
2012 - 2020 • 8 years
Springfield, MO
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and referrals are provided by FinanceHQ LLC ("FHQ"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment adviser. We may be compensated by participating advisors. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to the Warmer Terms of Service and FHQ Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge Warmer's Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ's ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")