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Chris Kyle Costello is the founder of two companies.
The Retirement Planning Group, Inc. was founded in 2004, where he held the titles of President, Principal & Senior Wealth Manager until 2021.
Blooom, Inc. was founded in 2013, where he held the title of Executive Chairman & Investment Advisor until 2022.
Mr. Costello's former jobs include being a Principal at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 1997 to 2001, and a Financial Advisor at Wachovia Securities LLC from 2001 to 2004.
Mr. Costello received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 1995.
Former positions of Chris Costello
| Companies | Position | End |
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Blooom, Inc.
 Blooom, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Blooom, Inc. (blooom) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. The firm was founded in 2013 by Chris Costello, Randy Auf Der Heide and Kevin M. Conard. blooom offers various investment advisory and management services through a web-based application to individual clients who participate in 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457 Plans and other Employer Sponsored Retirement Accounts, or who own Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA’s). | Chief Executive Officer | 20/02/2018 |
The Retirement Planning Group, Inc.
 The Retirement Planning Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Retirement Planning Group, Inc. (TRPG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. The firm was founded by Kevin Conrad and Chris Costello in 2004 and was acquired by Cetera Financial Group, Inc. in 2023. TRPG provides advisory services and manages portfolios for individuals and high net worth investors. | Founder | 31/12/2020 |
Wachovia Securities LLC
 Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wachovia Securities LLC offered equity, fixed income, and structured products. It was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/01/2004 |
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
 UBS Financial Services, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 29/10/2001 |
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| University of Kansas | Undergraduate Degree |
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The Retirement Planning Group, Inc.
The Retirement Planning Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Retirement Planning Group, Inc. (TRPG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. The firm was founded by Kevin Conrad and Chris Costello in 2004 and was acquired by Cetera Financial Group, Inc. in 2023. TRPG provides advisory services and manages portfolios for individuals and high net worth investors. | Finance |
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
UBS Financial Services, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities. | Finance |
Wachovia Securities LLC
Wachovia Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Wachovia Securities LLC offered equity, fixed income, and structured products. It was founded in 2001 and was headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Finance |
Blooom, Inc.
Blooom, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Blooom, Inc. (blooom) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. The firm was founded in 2013 by Chris Costello, Randy Auf Der Heide and Kevin M. Conard. blooom offers various investment advisory and management services through a web-based application to individual clients who participate in 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457 Plans and other Employer Sponsored Retirement Accounts, or who own Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA’s). | Finance |
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