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Scott Jay Kessler

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 1647686·39 years experience

Professional Summary

Scott Jay Kessler, who also goes by Scottjay Kessler, is a registered financial advisor currently at B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Chicago, Illinois. Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Scott has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Scottjay Kessler

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 115927
RIA
200 South Wacker Drive Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60606
August 9, 2022 - Present
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 2543
BD
200 South Wacker Drive Suite 700a, Chicago, IL 60606
September 18, 2020 - Present
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 2543
RIA
Memphis, TN
September 18, 2020 - December 31, 2022
SANCTUARY ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 226606
RIA
Chicago, IL
August 11, 2015 - September 17, 2020
SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 205
RIA
Chicago, IL
February 25, 2013 - August 11, 2015
SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 205
BD
Miami, FL
February 25, 2013 - September 17, 2020
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
RIA
Chicago, IL
March 18, 2005 - February 28, 2013
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Chicago, IL
March 18, 2005 - February 28, 2013
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Northbrook, IL
April 12, 1998 - March 23, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
September 26, 1990 - March 23, 2005
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
December 5, 1989 - October 11, 1990
B C FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 13460
BD
February 2, 1989 - December 5, 1989
BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.·CRD# 5096
BD
March 25, 1987 - February 8, 1989

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Current Firm

BR
B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

ADVISIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | WINSLOW, EVANS & CROCKER | WEST TEXAS INVESTMENTS | UNITED TEAM TAX & FINANCIAL PLANNING | TRADE WINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | T.H.E. WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FAMILY CAPITAL | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT. | SISU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHOLAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SARNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | SARATOGA GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC | REC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | R.J. CAMPBELL INVESTMENTS LLC | PROATHLETE FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIME WEALTH MANAGMENT | PRICE WEALTH ADVISORY LLC | PRESCOTT FINANCIAL GROUP | PREMIER WEALTH PLANNING | PIRRO FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | PINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PADILLA, SINGH & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OPES PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'CONNELL & ATAROD LLC | NORTHFORK ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH SHORE WEALTH MANAGMENT LLC | NATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | MORRIS FINANCIAL SERVICES | MOORES CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS | MJB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MERIDIAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MARC-DEANGELO.COM | MANNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LODGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFETIME ADVISORY | LEISCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LANDING POINT ADVISORS | LAKESHORE WEALTH GROUP | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | KENNEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | KAPSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JBT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JADERLUND INVESTMENTS LLC | IRONSIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INTEGRITY WEALTH ADVISORS | HYPERION WEALTH ADVISORS | HUNTERS GATE CAPITAL | HORIZON MONETARY MANAGEMENT | HILTON HEAD ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | HERITAGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | HEMLOCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HAWKE FINANCIAL GROUP | GENEVA FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | GENESIS FINANCIAL GROUP | GADBERRY FINANCIAL GROUP | FORTE CAPITAL GROUP | FINANCIAL CONSULTANT GROUP | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ESSENTIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | EJS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EISNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSENHAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | E K PEASLEE ASSET MANAGEMENT | CONSILIENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT | CONCORD FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | CAM PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES LLC | BRIMMER FINANCIAL | BRIGADIER CAPITAL LLC | BOLLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLUE MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIAS INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | BERGERON & PLAUCHE LLC | BASTION FINANCIAL GROUP | B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | B. RILEY WEALTH | ASTOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ASSURED CONCEPTS GROUP LTD

CRD#: 115927 / SEC#: 801-64837
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/3/2005 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Alaska (11/11/2005 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (11/14/2005 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Idaho (11/14/2005 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (11/11/2005 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (11/11/2005 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Carolina (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (11/14/2005 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (11/15/2005 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (11/14/2005 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

40 S. Main St. Suite 1600, Memphis, TN 38103

Phone Number

(901) 251-1330

# of Employees

268

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 BRWA ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

10,573

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,211,631,082

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/21/2025Cover PageReport
11/27/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

B. Riley Wealth Insurance; Investment-Related; Same Address as BRWM; Fixed Insurance Sales; Licensed Insurance Agent; Start Date 09/2025; As Many Hours As Needed Per Month

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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".
BR
B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

ADVISIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | WINSLOW, EVANS & CROCKER | WEST TEXAS INVESTMENTS | UNITED TEAM TAX & FINANCIAL PLANNING | TRADE WINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | T.H.E. WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FAMILY CAPITAL | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT. | SISU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHOLAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SARNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | SARATOGA GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC | REC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | R.J. CAMPBELL INVESTMENTS LLC | PROATHLETE FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIME WEALTH MANAGMENT | PRICE WEALTH ADVISORY LLC | PRESCOTT FINANCIAL GROUP | PREMIER WEALTH PLANNING | PIRRO FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | PINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PADILLA, SINGH & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OPES PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'CONNELL & ATAROD LLC | NORTHFORK ASSET MANAGEMENT | NORTH SHORE WEALTH MANAGMENT LLC | NATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | MORRIS FINANCIAL SERVICES | MOORES CREEK CAPITAL PARTNERS | MJB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MERIDIAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MARC-DEANGELO.COM | MANNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LODGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFETIME ADVISORY | LEISCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LANDING POINT ADVISORS | LAKESHORE WEALTH GROUP | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | KENNEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | KAPSTONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JBT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JADERLUND INVESTMENTS LLC | IRONSIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INTEGRITY WEALTH ADVISORS | HYPERION WEALTH ADVISORS | HUNTERS GATE CAPITAL | HORIZON MONETARY MANAGEMENT | HILTON HEAD ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | HERITAGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | HEMLOCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HAWKE FINANCIAL GROUP | GENEVA FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | GENESIS FINANCIAL GROUP | GADBERRY FINANCIAL GROUP | FORTE CAPITAL GROUP | FINANCIAL CONSULTANT GROUP | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ESSENTIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | EJS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EISNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSENHAUER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | E K PEASLEE ASSET MANAGEMENT | CONSILIENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT | CONCORD FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | CAM PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES LLC | BRIMMER FINANCIAL | BRIGADIER CAPITAL LLC | BOLLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLUE MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIAS INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | BERGERON & PLAUCHE LLC | BASTION FINANCIAL GROUP | B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | B. RILEY WEALTH | ASTOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ASSURED CONCEPTS GROUP LTD

CRD#: 115927 / SEC#: 801-64837
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/3/2005 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Alaska (11/11/2005 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (11/14/2005 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Idaho (11/14/2005 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (11/11/2005 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (11/11/2005 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Carolina (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (11/14/2005 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (11/15/2005 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (11/11/2005 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (11/14/2005 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(9/18/2020)
RR
Colorado
(9/29/2020)
RR
Florida
(9/18/2020)
RR
Illinois
(9/28/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(8/9/2022)
RR
Indiana
(9/28/2020)
RR
Iowa
(9/18/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(7/12/2022)
RR
Oregon
(9/18/2020)
RR
Virginia
(9/18/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/18/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1987About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1987About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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