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Christopher Michael Van Stavern

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Hondo, TX

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

21 years

Location

Hondo, TX 78861

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,484

Across 2,974 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Christopher Van Stavern is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise and Investment Professionals, Inc., and he has operated Outdoor Lifestyle Strategies, LLC dba Springs Wealth Group since 2020. He is also a partner in OLS Property Group, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Hondo, TX

237 19th St

Hondo TX 78861

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Texas

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Hondo, TX

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Hondo, TX

Outdoor Lifestyle Strategies, LLC dba Springs Wealth Group

2020 - Present • 6 years

Hondo, TX

Springs Wealth Group

2020 - Present • 6 years

Hondo, TX

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Hondo, TX

Investment Professionals, Inc.

2009 - 2018 • 9 years

San Antonio, TX

Valic Financial Advisors

2007 - 2009 • 2 years

Austin, TX

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jose P

Series 65, Series 63

Natalia, TX

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Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Medicare planning Annuities Tax-loss harvesting Retired Founder/Business Owner Public Service Employee Approaching retirement Retired Values-based investing
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Daniel G

Series 66

Castroville, TX

Edward Jones

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Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Tristan H

Series 66

Castroville, TX

Edward Jones

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Early retirement planning General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Young Professionals Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Abigail Z

Series 66

Hondo, TX

Raymond James Financial

Abigail Zinsmeyer is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she was involved with agricultural enterprises including Z & Z Farms and Double Z Ranch, as well as an organization called Wildlife Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel D

Series 63, Series 66

Hondo, TX

Edward Jones

Daniel Dailey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hondo, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of advising, he manages office space rental properties in Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and comprehensive services beyond advisory offerings.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Paden L

Series 66

Hondo, TX

Edward Jones

Paden Lynch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Double L Lodges LLC and Cecil Atkission Motors. Lynch is also a managing member of Double L Lodges LLC, a rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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