Ameriprise Financial Services
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Raleigh
22yrs
Christopher John Demarest
Financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance
At a glance
Experience22 years (since 2004)
How that compares ?More experience than 70% of advisors in North Carolina
Office1121 Situs Court Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27606
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Independent Advisor Alliance
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2017 – nowIndependent Advisor Alliance, LLCCurrent firm
- 2004 – 2017Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Christopher
Tailored to Christopher’s registration and firm.
- 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 Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Independent Advisor Alliance at 888.430.1555 and ask for Christopher John Demarest. Christopher works from the Raleigh, NC office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 2004, about 22 years. More experience than 70% of advisors in North Carolina.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 66. 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?
Independent Advisor Alliance 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 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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