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Michael J. Chapman

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CRD#: 1114425
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Joe Chapman, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Joseph Chapman, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1987

Experience

Past

February 6, 2024 - January 7, 2026

KESSLER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

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

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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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/24/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/11/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/16/1983
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 4/11/1983
National Commodity Futures Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/9/1997
General Securities Principal Examination

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#: 153696

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