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Christopher R. Chigas
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP
Chicago, IL 60661
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CRD#: 1832392
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Professional summary
Christopher Robert Chigas is a registered financial advisor currently at ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) ELCO Mutual Life and Annuity, investment related, 916 Sherwood Drive Lake Bluff, IL 60044, ELCO sells life insurance and annuities, Outside Director on the Board of Directors, start date was May 9, 2019, 12 hours per month, 4 hours per month during trading hours, duties involve strategic planning and overview. 2) Licensed Insurance Agent, investment related, 118 North Clinton St., Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661, licensed to sell insurance products, start date 08/1987. Less than 1 hour per month during trading hours. 3) Three Seas Holding, Inc., investment related, 118 N. Clinton St., Chicago, IL, conduit for real estate holdings, Owner, start date 10/1993, less than 1 hour per month during trading hours, passive real estate investment. 4) 2 Seas LLC, non-investment related, 118 N. Clinton St., Chicago, IL, conduit for estate planning purposes, Owner, start date 07/2008, less than 1 hour per month during trading hours, estate planning. 5) Sylvie Wanders, LLC; non-investment related; Helena, MT; LLC for travel-related purposes; Manager; start date 4/2022; less than 1 hour per month, none during trading hours.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 28, 2007 - Present
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 118 N. Clinton Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661Office #2: 118 North Clinton Street Suite 250 , Chicago, IL 60661RIA
BD
CRD#: 33065
Chicago, IL
Current
March 26, 1996 - Present
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 118 N. Clinton Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661RIA
BD
CRD#: 33065
Chicago, IL
Past
May 20, 1993 - April 7, 1994
RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.
BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL
Past
May 16, 1988 - April 18, 1990
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
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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ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CRYSTAL SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 33065 / SEC#: 801-48092, 8-46065
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/30/1994 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(1/6/2016)
RR
Alaska(1/6/2016)
RR
Arizona(1/6/2016)
RR
California(1/6/2016)
RR
Connecticut(1/9/1998)
RR
Delaware(1/6/2016)
RR
Georgia(1/6/2016)
RR
Hawaii(1/6/2016)
RR
Illinois(3/26/1996)
IAR
Illinois(3/28/2007)
RR
Indiana(1/6/2016)
RR
Kansas(1/6/2016)
RR
Maine(1/12/1998)
RR
Massachusetts(12/21/2000)
RR
Minnesota(1/6/2016)
RR
Mississippi(1/6/2016)
RR
Montana(1/6/2016)
RR
Nevada(1/6/2016)
RR
New Hampshire(1/9/1998)
RR
New Jersey(1/6/2016)
RR
New York(12/21/2000)
RR
North Carolina(12/23/1999)
RR
Ohio(1/6/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(1/6/2016)
RR
Oregon(1/6/2016)
RR
Rhode Island(1/6/2016)
RR
Texas(1/6/2016)
RR
Vermont(1/12/1998)
RR
Washington(1/6/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/27/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CRYSTAL SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 33065 / SEC#: 801-48092, 8-46065
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/30/1994 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
118 North Clinton St-suite 450 Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661
Mailing Address
118 North Clinton St-suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone number
(312) 655-8200
Established
Delaware since 12/18/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
6
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (45 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| VICTOR C CHIGAS GRANTOR TRUST FBO VICTOR J CHIGAS | OWNER | |
| RICHARD KONST TRUST | OWNER | |
| VICTOR C CHIGAS GRANTOR TRUST FBO CHRISTOPHER CHIGAS | OWNER | |
| CHIGAS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERT | PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1832392 |
| CHIGAS, VICTOR JOHN JR | DIRECTOR, CEO, SR. OPTIONS PRINCIPAL | 1666547 |
| GORCHOFF, NANCY JO | DIRECTOR, C.O.O, C.F.O. | 1236418 |
| KONST, RICHARD IRL | DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIRMAN | 273746 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 288 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 272,305,506 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2024 | ||
| 08/23/2023 | ||
| 10/24/2022 |
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