Partner, HWS
Wealth Management Advisor, RJFS
ACADEMICS
A graduate of University of Phoenix with a degree in business management, Chris holds series 6, 7, 63, 65 and 26 registrations with FINRA and is licensed in 18 states for securities and variable insurance products. Licensed in Arizona for life, disability income insurance and long-term care insurance products.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Chris Hilyer is the Founder and President of Heritage Wealth Solutions. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, he has applied his industry experience to a variety of firms in Phoenix. Before founding Heritage Wealth Solutions, Chris oversaw the training and development of new financial services representatives at Foresters Financial, serving as Assistant Vice President. More recently, Chris served as the Agency Vice President of Investments and Investment Specialist for previous broker dealer MassMutual Phoenix, a General Agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Turning his attention to his private wealth management clients, Chris opened Heritage Wealth Solutions in his home city of Phoenix, Arizona. Founded under the proposition that private financial matters are best conducted on a personal level, Heritage Wealth Solutions seeks to tailor the experience to each of its clients.
HOBBIES AND PERSONAL DETAIL
Most people find their passion in life through experiences or introductions to people that provide new outlooks. I am no different, except my passion was born from a family tragedy. With the passing of my father in 2006, I quickly learned how important it is to have a plan in place, or more importantly, the devastation when there is no plan at all. Since entering the financial industry, I have made it my personal mission to consult with individuals to plan for their futures and help protect their goals. My passion may stem from a tragedy, but my mission is to help others avoid them.
I am a volunteer with Keep Our Desert Clean, and sit on the Men’s Board of Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. I have volunteered in public-school districts where I have helped in classroom projects, parent teacher nights and ran educational workshops for teachers and staff for personal financial literacy. I have also volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House to cook meals for the families of the children receiving hospital care and with other community outreach programs cleaning up assisted living homes, Boys and Girls Clubs and public beautification efforts.
Although I was born and raised in Washington State, my heart was always set on having sunshine and palm trees in my life. I relocated to Phoenix, AZ to escape the rain and haven’t looked back. In my leisure time, I am an avid college football fan and spend my Fall Saturdays cheering for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Additionally, I have developed a love for travel and look to visit many more international locations in the future. I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, mountain biking and camping. It is a short-term goal of mine to see more of Arizona and the adventures this state has to offer with my wife, Marisa, our sons, Liam and Jack!
Knowledge is the key to a successful financial future. My background, experience and commitment to providing you with the resources you need to make financial decisions can help make your financial future as successful as you need it to be. I pride myself in getting to know each client so that I can understand their individual needs and what matters most to them. This helps me recommend products and strategies designed to meet their current needs, and more importantly, their future needs.