Meeting the need for strategic, business- savvy compliance consulting

When your business defies traditional categorization, finding the right source for compliance advice and insights can be a daunting task.

"Regulatory compliance is not just a legal requirement, it's a fundamental aspect of building trust with clients."

Standard, templated compliance solutions do not fit well many dynamic business models today. Recognizing this gap in the market, Christopher Gilkerson established RiAdvantage compliance consultancy in 2022, coming from a legal career that began with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, followed by 23 years at Charles Schwab.
Throughout his career, Christopher gained unsurpassed experience and a deep understanding and awareness of the laws, regulations, and compliance requirements that govern Fintech, wealth management, brokerage, retirement, and hybrid models.
Leveraging this comprehensive understanding of the challenges encountered by businesses at the forefront of financial innovation, RiAdvantage is uniquely positioned to offer strategic and expert compliance guidance tailored to the specific needs of your business.
Find the right source for compliance advice and insights...
Christopher Gilkerson
Former SVP and Chief Legal Officer of Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Head of enterprise legal support for services to independent RIAs, affiliated RIAs, managed account platforms, retail distribution, investment products, brokerage operations and custody, digital services, retirement plan services, and international.
Former Assistant General Counsel for Market Regulation, US Securities and Exchange Commission. Adviser to Commission and Divisions on proposed rules, examinations, and enforcement actions relating to broker-dealers, investment advisers, and securities exchanges.
Multiple award winner, frequent speaker and writer on numerous industry topics.
J.D. from Yale Law School.  
B.A. from The Ohio State University.