Christopher Wendt is the Founder and Fractional CMO at Midstream Marketing, the growth partner for independent financial advisors.
When Christopher was a teen he had a love for wordsmithing and a knack for data, especially where art and science meet. Now, with more than 20+ years of experience in the industry, he continues to bring that same enthusiasm and thirst for wordsmithing and data to generate leads for financial advisors all across the U.S.
In 2002, he started Midstream Marketing, a digital agency headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh PA. As the CEO of the company, Christopher directs the operations and manages a global team of 15+ digital marketing professionals across all channels that generate leads for dozens of financial advisory firms month after month.
Christopher provides the ongoing marketing strategy to help financial advisors grow their AUM in an ever changing marketing platform landscape.
Christopher’s Role as Fractional CMO
Christopher works directly with independent financial advisors and advisory firms to guide marketing strategy, prioritize growth initiatives, and ensure all marketing channels operate as a unified system.
He provides leadership across:
- Lead generation strategy
- Marketing system design
- Campaign oversight and optimization
- Long-term growth planning
His role ensures that marketing efforts are aligned, scalable, and focused on generating predictable results.
He has a master of arts degree from Gannon University. He holds several certificates and distinctions in digital marketing and is an official member of the Forbes Business Council. Christopher has published articles for Forbes, WealthManagement.com, and AdvisorPerspectives.com. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Franciscan University in 1993.
He is a serial entrepreneur who has founded two digital marketing agencies, one online retail website, and now a remote staffing solutions business that taps into global talent for financial advisors.
Why Financial Advisors Work with Christopher
Financial advisors choose to work with Christopher because of his deep specialization in the advisory industry and his ability to combine strategy with execution.
His approach focuses on:
- Predictable lead generation
- Long-term firm growth
- Clear positioning and differentiation
- Marketing systems that scale with the business
Christopher is married with 9 children and lives in Steubenville, OH. When he is not generating new leads for financial advisors, he likes spending time with family, hiking remote areas, running the Tough Mudder each year, and volunteering for his Church. One little known fact about Christopher –- he has hiked the fourth highest mountain in the world, the Kilimanjaro in Tanzania Africa.
Explore the Advisor Growth System
Christopher leads the strategy behind Midstream’s advisor growth system, which includes:
- Lead Generation for Financial Advisors
- Fractional CMO Services
- SEO, Paid Advertising, Content, and Email Marketing Systems
- Conversion Optimization and Ongoing Performance Strategy
Location: Steubenville, OH
Favorite Book: The Brothers Karamzov
Favorite Food: Buffalo wings
Favorite Drink: Chimay Blue Grande Reserve
Favorite Song: Mozart’s Requiem Mass and Let it Be
