Chris Wahl, CFP^®

Designations and licenses

Chris is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and currently holds his life and health insurance license.

Experience and education

Chris provides comprehensive wealth planning services to high-net-worth individuals and their families, helping them clarify priorities and work toward their long-term financial goals.

He works with families, entrepreneurs and entertainers to help grow and preserve wealth through disciplined investment management across public and private markets. His approach integrates comprehensive financial planning with tailored advice designed to support each client’s unique objectives.

Prior to joining Mariner, Chris served in a senior advisory support role at Wealth Conscious Management, where he gained experience supporting high-net-worth clients across investment management, financial planning and regulatory compliance matters within a multi-family office environment. These experiences continue to shape his thoughtful and personalized approach to client service.

Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing communication from California Lutheran University. He also completed certificate programs through the Wharton School Online in portfolio management, asset management and investments.

Personal interests

Away from the office, Chris enjoys international travel and exploring new cultures, especially spending time in Mexico with his husband. He is also an avid television fan and enjoys hiking and spending time at the beach in Los Angeles.

Chris’ Office

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP^®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^®, and CFP^® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.