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27yrs

Christopher Drawbaugh

Financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors

Christopher Drawbaugh has worked in the financial industry for 27 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Hagerstown, Maryland. After less than a year at RBC Capital Markets and seven years at Ferris, Baker Watts, Christopher joined B. Riley Wealth Advisors in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 81 advisors with offices in Hagerstown, and one of 79 fiduciaries.

Hagerstown, MD 21742Top 23% by experience nationwideFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 23% by experience nationwide
Office19756 Longmeadow Road Suite A, Hagerstown, MD 21742
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$398,069
Advisors at the firm168
States licensed ?1 state

Services through B. Riley Wealth Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. Jan 2025 – now
  2. Mar 2009 – Aug 2009
  3. 2002 – 2009
    Ferris, Baker Watts, LLCPreviously

Questions to ask Christopher

Tailored to Christopher’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Christopher

How do I contact Christopher?

Call B. Riley Wealth Advisors at (901) 251-1330 and ask for Christopher Drawbaugh. Christopher works from the Hagerstown, MD office.

How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?

Christopher has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 23% by experience nationwide.

What licenses does Christopher hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Christopher a fiduciary?

Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Christopher paid?

B. Riley Wealth Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Christopher 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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