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Brian L. Kasal

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS
Chicago, IL 60602
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CRD#: 1228369
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Professional summary


Brian Lance Kasal is a registered financial advisor currently at FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Brian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, Series 15, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
FourStar Insurance Services, LLC; it is not investment-related; located at 351 West Hubbard, Suite 420, Chicago, Illinois; the business is insurance sales; I am the CEO; I began this business in June 2015; I spend 20 hours per month on this business, all during trading hours; my duties include developing business strategy, affiliation and development.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 17, 2014 - Present

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1 N. Lasalle Street Suite 2225, Chicago, IL 60602
RIA
CRD#: 169613
Chicago, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 7, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 7, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 27, 2009 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 24, 2009 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 20, 2006 - May 4, 2009

WILLIAM BLAIR

RIA
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 13, 1993 - May 4, 2009

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 16, 1987 - January 6, 1994

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 8, 1984 - April 30, 1987

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

January 6, 1984 - April 3, 1984

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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".
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FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
FAMILY WEALTH LEGACY ADVISORS | GINGER ADVISORS, LLC | FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613 / SEC#: 801-110467

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Terminated)

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
Illinois
(9/17/2014)
IAR
New Hampshire
(9/16/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/11/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/22/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 12/10/1985
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 11/13/1985
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/25/1985
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FW
FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
FAMILY WEALTH LEGACY ADVISORS | GINGER ADVISORS, LLC | FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613 / SEC#: 801-110467

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 N. Lasalle Street Suite 2225, Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 667-1750
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,309
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,240,902,908

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2025
Cover Page
05/28/2024

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Company Information


FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613Chicago, IL 60602

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