chris arnold - investment advisor representative
Christopher Arnold is a native of Texas, residing with his family just outside of Dallas, Texas. He developed extensive knowledge of business and investment over the years of his career. He fostered his investment education early by beginning his first personal investments at age 16. He completed his formal education in 1999 obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Lamar University.
He began his professional career as a Territory Sales Manager for GE Capital Modular Space, where he was responsible for strategic planning, market analysis, and new business development. In 2001, he entered the financial services industry with a division of Citigroup. He later served as a Licensed Personal Banker for Bank One, continuing through its merger with Chase Bank. In 2006, Mr. Arnold was promoted to
Vice President of Investments with Chase Investment Services Corp.
In July 2011, Mr. Arnold joined Eddleman & Eddleman, continuing his work in the financial advisory space with a focus on unbiased, client-centered advice. He has held four NASD securities licenses, including the General Securities Representative License, the Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative License, the Uniform Securities Agent State Law License, and the Uniform Investment Advisor
License ("Series 65"). He currently maintains only the Series 65 license, as he no longer sells investment products and instead focuses exclusively on advising clients. Mr. Arnold also holds the Texas Life and Health Insurance License.
Mr. Arnold also maintains two other roles. He is a Relationship Manager for Advantage of JMFA and is driven by a passion for service as a volunteer with LoneStar Search and Rescue since 2021, where he serves as a K9 Handler alongside his canine partner Ronin — a rescued Belgian Malinois. LoneStar Search and Rescue is a dedicated K9 team that works closely with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency response agencies to help locate missing persons. Mr. Arnold and Ronin are cross-trained and certified in the following search disciplines: Urban (Scent Specific), Wilderness, Disaster and Human Remains Detection.