Christopher
Petty
Senior Operations Manager
Christopher Petty brings over 18 years of experience in operations management, with 12 of those years dedicated to the financial industry. His passion lies in designing and refining processes that drive efficiency and effectiveness across every facet of a business—always with a strong focus on client needs and outcomes. At The Wealth Stewards, Chris excels at bridging strategic financial planning with seamless operational execution, ensuring that client-first thinking leads to shared success.
“At The Wealth Stewards we believe in efficiency and effectiveness; this means that we not only do things right, but we always do the right thing.”
Education
Bachelor of Business Communication
Bachelor of Global Logistics Management
Arizona State University
Chris began his career in financial services with Wells Fargo, where he spent six years developing a strong foundation in operations and supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. During this time, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Global Logistics Management from Arizona State University. Most recently, he served at Northwest Administrators in Pasadena, California, overseeing the pension department. In this role, he worked on the Western Conference Teamsters Pension Trust, ensuring participant satisfaction while implementing improvements to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
Originally from Miami, Arizona, Chris’s journey has taken him across the country. After high school, he relocated to Orlando, Florida, where he worked at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and in the entertainment industry as a DJ and MC. Eventually, he returned to Arizona, then spent time in California before settling back in Arizona with his wife and two young children. Chris is deeply passionate about music, Arizona sports teams, and—most of all—his family.
