user avatar

Christopher Baugh

Advisor at Newedge Advisors

Updated today

Location

Bozeman, MT

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

26 years

About

Christopher Baugh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with NewEdge Advisors. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial and managing his own firms such as Baugh Adams Financial and CBJB Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in livestock management as co-manager of Four Cowboys Ranch and serves as a director for the Beloved Widows Support Foundation, a nonprofit assisting widows of ministers. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program that integrates asset management with financial planning, utilizing asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities with regular portfolio reviews.

Client services

Based on Newedge Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Newedge Advisors

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Not sure if this advisor is right for you?

Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $200,000 for financial planning and consulting; fixed fees or project fees for business consulting

Percentage

$25,000 - $1,000,000: 2.25% (Equity and Balanced Accounts under Advisors Choice) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 2.00% (Equity and Balanced Accounts under Advisors Choice) Over $2,000,000+: 1.75% (Equity and Balanced Accounts under Advisors Choice) $25,000 - $500,000: 2.25% (Fixed Accounts under Advisors Choice) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 2.00% (Fixed Accounts under Advisors Choice) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% (Fixed Accounts under Advisors Choice) Over $2,000,000+: 1.50% (Fixed Accounts under Advisors Choice) $0 - $50,000: 2.50% (First $50,000 under Financial Product Management Strategy) $50,001 - $250,000: 2.25% (Next $200,000 under Financial Product Management Strategy) $250,001 - $500,000: 2.00% (Next $250,000 under Financial Product Management Strategy) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.75% (Next $500,000 under Financial Product Management Strategy) Over $1,000,000+: 1.50% (Over $1,000,000 under Financial Product Management Strategy) $10,000 - $999,999: 1.75% (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 1.50% (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $2,000,000+: 1.25% (Mid Atlantic Fund Strategy) $100,000 - $1,000,000: 2.75% (Equity and Balanced Accounts under Manager of Managers Programs - Legacy clients) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 2.50% (Equity and Balanced Accounts under Manager of Managers Programs) Over $2,000,000+: 2.25% (Equity and Balanced Accounts under Manager of Managers Programs) $100,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% (Fixed Income Accounts under Manager of Managers Programs) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.75% (Fixed Income Accounts under Manager of Managers Programs) Over $2,000,000+: 1.50% (Fixed Income Accounts under Manager of Managers Programs) $1,000,000 - $25,000,000: 1.00% (Pension Consulting Services for aggregate 401(k) Sponsor Assets) $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.40% (Pension Consulting Services) Over $50,000,000+: 0.25% (Pension Consulting Services) $1 - $50,000: 2.00% (Non-Discretionary Advisory Services) $50,001 - $250,000: 1.75% (Non-Discretionary Advisory Services) $250,001 - $500,000: 1.50% (Non-Discretionary Advisory Services) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% (Non-Discretionary Advisory Services) $1,000,000+: 1.00% (Non-Discretionary Advisory Services)

Commissions

Commissionable securities sales by registered representatives; mutual funds with 12b-1 fees received by NewEdge Securities; conflicts disclosed

Project-based

Hourly fees range from $0 to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting; negotiable hourly fees for business consulting

Subscriptions

Subscription-based (ongoing) fees for financial planning and consulting on a monthly or quarterly basis; payment via AdvicePay

Other

Minimum fee: $20 per account per calendar quarter (not to exceed $480 per household per year) Fee-only: Hourly fees from $0 to $500 per hour; flat fee from $0 to $200,000 for financial planning and consulting; negotiable fees for business consulting (hourly, project, or contingent fees)

Location

Bozeman, MT

Most active in

Arkansas · Idaho · Louisiana · Montana · Texas

Work history

NewEdge Advisors, LLC.

2024 - Present (2 years)

CBJB Inc dba Wealth Stewards

2024 - 2024 (1 year)

Baugh Adams Financial

2019 - 2024 (5 years)

CBJB Inc

2016 - 2024 (8 years)

Efr Llc

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

Baugh Financial

2011 - 2024 (13 years)

Raymond James Financial

2009 - 2024 (15 years)

Raymond james Financial Services, Inc

2005 - 2024 (19 years)

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

user avatar

Gary W

Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Watson House Investment Management, LLC

Gary Wrotny is a financial advisor at Watson House Investment Management, LLC in Bozeman, MT, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Watson House since 2018 and was self-employed prior to that. Watson House is an independent, fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $14.1 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning across multiple asset classes, utilizing asset allocation strategies based on fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and quarterly client reviews.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
user avatar

Christopher N

Series 63, Series 66

Bozeman, MT

Solid Rock Wealth Management

Christopher Nolt is the sole advisor at Solid Rock Wealth Management in Bozeman, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has operated his own business since 1996 and founded Solid Rock Wealth Management in 2014. In addition to financial advising, he owns and operates Solid Rock Realty Advisors, LLC, a commercial real estate brokerage, and holds a state real estate license. Solid Rock Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a passive, index-oriented investment approach supported by academic research and partnerships with Dimensional Fund Advisors, and it offers services including real estate advisory related to IRC Section 1031 exchanges.

Real estate investing Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
user avatar

Frederick M

CFA®, Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Group W Investment Management LLC

Frederick Maxted is the sole advisor at Group W Investment Management LLC in Bozeman, MT. He holds the CFA® designation and a Series 65 license, with 22 years of industry experience. Maxted has been with Group W Investment Management since its founding in 2003. Group W Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, estates, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax-efficient investment approach focused on a three-class framework of equities, fixed income, and cash, with an emphasis on fundamental, value-oriented equity analysis.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Brenda D

Series 63, Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Montana Investment Advisors Inc

Brenda Davis is a financial advisor at Montana Investment Advisors Inc in Bozeman, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Montana Investment Advisors since 1992. Montana Investment Advisors provides discretionary, fee-based portfolio management for individuals, retirement and pension plans, trusts, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term holdings in fundamentally sound growth companies combined with fixed-income securities, managing approximately $47.4 million in separately managed accounts.

Wealth management Passive / index investing
user avatar

Paul Q

Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Quinn Capital LLC

Paul Quinn is a financial advisor with Quinn Capital LLC in Bozeman, MT, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Marylhurst University since 2004. Quinn Capital LLC provides discretionary private investment management to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs a “growth at a reasonable price” equity strategy focused on capital appreciation and preservation, combining fundamental and technical analysis within a buy-and-hold framework.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
user avatar

Timothy R

CFA®

Bozeman, MT

Arkell Asset Management, LLC

Timothy Randak is a CFA charterholder and the sole advisor at Arkell Asset Management, LLC in Bozeman, MT, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Arkell Asset Management since its founding in 2011. Arkell Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm follows a strategic asset-allocation approach primarily using passively managed index mutual funds and ETFs, offering multiple service tiers including a low-touch investment management option.

General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through — whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.

Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly — so you can choose with confidence.

Find your advisor
Discover

Compare top advisor firms by metric, firm size, and location.

Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.

By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")