Christopher West, CFA^®

Chris has over 30 years of experience in the investment management industry. In March of 2011, Chris and his colleagues joined Wells Fargo Advisors in Walnut Creek, California. Chris spent the formative years of his career, beginning in 1992, at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc., initially working in Los Angeles with one of the largest private client financial advisor teams in the firm. Later in his Bernstein career, Chris moved to New York City where he served as Director of the multibillion dollar Institutional Investment Management business. During his tenure as Director, Chris was made a partner in the firm. Chris’ hard work and business acumen was further recognized by Bernstein’s Board of Directors as they tapped him to help open and lead the firm’s first overseas office in London.

After a successful outcome in London, Chris followed his passion and became a research analyst covering global media. After his first year as a research analyst, Chris was ranked by Institutional Investor (II) as a member of their 2002 All American Research Team covering Global Media. After relocating back to Northern California where his wife was born and raised, Chris became the Director of Research and Investment at a Northern California Registered Investment Advisor for just over four years.

Prior to coming on board to Wells Fargo Advisors, Chris spent four years at Merrill Lynch as an Investment Strategist and PIA Portfolio Manager. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Southern California and has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Chris has been recognized on the Platinum Council* each year since joining Wells Fargo Advisors, from 2011-2026.

He and his wife of 21 years, Tyson, live in Alamo, California with their three daughters, Kayden, Sydney and Alexis. Chris enjoys spending time with his family, attending his daughter’s activities, coaching softball and playing in competitive basketball leagues.

Christopher West is not a part of The Olin Financial Group

2026-2024 The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production from the previous year and professionalism. 2011-2023 The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure.