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Christopher Robert Chigas

ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 1832392·35 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 33065
RIA
BD
1. 118 N. Clinton Suite 450, Chicago, IL 606612. 118 North Clinton Street Suite 250 , Chicago, IL 60661
March 28, 2007 - Present
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 33065
RIA
BD
118 N. Clinton Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661
March 26, 1996 - Present
RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.·CRD# 724
BD
Chicago, IL
May 20, 1993 - April 7, 1994
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 3960
BD
Worcester, MA
May 16, 1988 - April 18, 1990

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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)

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)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (45 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. PART 2A BROCHURE (3/18/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VICTOR C CHIGAS GRANTOR TRUST FBO VICTOR J CHIGASOWNER—
RICHARD KONST TRUSTOWNER—
VICTOR C CHIGAS GRANTOR TRUST FBO CHRISTOPHER CHIGASOWNER—
CHIGAS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERTPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1832392
CHIGAS, VICTOR JOHN JRDIRECTOR, CEO, SR. OPTIONS PRINCIPAL1666547
GORCHOFF, NANCY JODIRECTOR, C.O.O, C.F.O.1236418
KONST, RICHARD IRLDIRECTOR, VICE CHAIRMAN273746

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

315

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$302,333,577

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

4

Arbitration

2

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/09/2026Cover PageReport
09/13/2024Cover PageReport
08/23/2023Cover PageReport

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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.

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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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".
AF
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)

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 Mar 2007About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1993About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 57TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Apr 2000

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1993About the Series 6 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1999About the Series 24 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed May 1997About the Series 27 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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