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Kris Wright
Full name on record: Kris Alan Wright
Financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Kris Wright is a financial advisor in West Des Moines, Iowa, with 32 years in the industry. Kris joined Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2020, after three years at Ameriprise Financial Services and five years at FSC Securities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
At a glance
Experience32 years (since 1994)
How that compares ?Top 13% by experience in Iowa
OfficeWest Des Moines, IA
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$378,281
Advisors at the firm3,917
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersMarket timingEducational seminars and workshops
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Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2020 – nowCambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Current firm
- 2016 – 2020Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCPreviously
- 2012 – 2016FSC Securities CorporationPreviously
- 1999 – 2012MML Investors Services, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Kris
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Kris
How do I contact Kris?
Call Cambridge Investment Research Advisors at 641-472-5100 and ask for Kris Wright. Kris works from the West Des Moines, IA office.
How long has Kris been a financial advisor?
Kris has been in the industry since 1994, about 32 years. Top 13% by experience in Iowa.
What licenses does Kris hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Kris a fiduciary?
Kris is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Kris paid?
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, other fees. Ask Kris for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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