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Michael J. Chapman

KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP
Columbus, IN 47201
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CRD#: 1114425
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Professional summary


Michael Joe Chapman, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Joseph Chapman, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC located in Columbus, Indiana.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Joseph Chapman

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
100% Owner Real Estate Holding Company - Provident Lending, Inc.; 8846 Pin Oak Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077 - Not investment related - President 03/02/2005 1 HRS / Month, Zero hours during security trading hours - Duties - oversight and bookkeeping. 50% Owner C&Q Realty LLC. - A real estate holding Holding company - 8846 Pin Oak Drive, Zionsville, IN 46077;- Not investment related - Managing Partner - Duties- bookkeeper - 3 hours per month, zero hours per trading day hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

February 6, 2024 - Present

KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 50 Washington Street Suite 3b, Columbus, IN 47201
RIA
CRD#: 153696
Columbus, IN
Past

August 25, 2010 - January 31, 2024

PROVIDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 133898
CARMEL, IN
Past

February 13, 2002 - March 22, 2005

PROVIDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111262
CARMEL, IN
Past

December 5, 2000 - December 31, 2002

PROVIDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111262
CARMEL, IN
Past

January 10, 2000 - April 14, 2003

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

January 4, 1999 - January 25, 2000

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 3, 1998 - January 4, 1999

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 13, 1997 - August 3, 1998

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

January 10, 1997 - January 25, 2000

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 6, 1989 - January 14, 1997

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 24, 1984 - March 13, 1989

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580
Past

April 20, 1983 - September 21, 1984

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
KI
KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
KESSLER INVESTMENT ADVISORY GROUP | KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 153696 / SEC#: 801-71393

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2010 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Indiana
(2/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/24/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


KI
KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
KESSLER INVESTMENT ADVISORY GROUP | KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 153696 / SEC#: 801-71393

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
50 Washington Street Suite 3b, Columbus, IN 47201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(812) 314-0083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,140
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 300,442,706

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Company Information


KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 153696Columbus, IN 47201

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