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Steven Keith Kellar

Steven Keith Kellar

CFP®
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
Downers Grove, IL
·CRD# 1880769·37 years experience

Professional Summary

Steven Keith Kellar, CFP®, who also goes by Steven Keith K, is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS located in Downers Grove, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Steven has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 22...

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1999

Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 316636
RIA
2655 Warrenville Road Suite 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515
July 1, 2025 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
BD
2655 Warrenville Road, Ste 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515
June 18, 2021 - Present
IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 171481
RIA
Chicago, IL
December 21, 2020 - July 11, 2025
SHERIDAN ROAD ADVISORS, LLC, A HUB INTERNATIONAL COMPANY·CRD# 293807
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Northbrook, IL
September 14, 2018 - December 31, 2020
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS·CRD# 125112
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Northbrook, IL
October 19, 2010 - January 7, 2019
SHERIDAN ROAD ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 136198
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Northbrook, IL
September 29, 2010 - December 31, 2010
NRP ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 141430
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September 11, 2009 - December 1, 2010
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
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Chicago, IL
June 20, 2005 - September 22, 2009
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
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Chicago, IL
April 7, 2004 - September 22, 2009
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
January 27, 2000 - December 31, 2001
STRATEGIC ASSETS INC.·CRD# 37590
BD
Melville, NY
May 18, 1998 - November 13, 2000
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC·CRD# 6635
BD
New York, NY
February 22, 1997 - June 4, 1998
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 4386
BD
New York, NY
July 19, 1996 - January 23, 1997
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
June 16, 1993 - October 11, 1995
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
June 16, 1993 - October 11, 1995
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
November 9, 1989 - June 10, 1993

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Current Firm

HP
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | TMS WEALTH LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MURPHY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | C|E|F ADVISORS GROUP | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/29/2021 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2651 Warrenville Road Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone Number

(630) 719-9222

# of Employees

106

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 46 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HPAG ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

15,742

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,783,000,000

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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.

1) Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company; Not investment-related; Downers Grove, IL, 60515; Insurance sales; Implementation of insurance recommendations; 4 hours per month, 0 during trading hours: Licensed insurance agent 2) Steven K. Kellar is dually registered with LPL Financial LLC ("LPL Financial") and HighPoint Advisor Group, LLC ("HPAG"). Mr. Kellar has served as an investment advisor representative for HPAG and as a registered representative for LPL Financial since June 2025. Business is conducted from 2651 Warrenville Road, Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL, 60515. Approximately 5% of Mr. Kellar's time is for services as a registered representative and the balance as an investment advisor representative.

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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".
HP
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | TMS WEALTH LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MURPHY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | C|E|F ADVISORS GROUP | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/29/2021 Approved)

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
Illinois
(7/21/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(7/1/2025)
RR
Indiana
(3/29/2022)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2021About the Series 63 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2021About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jun 2021About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2004About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed May 1998About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1989About the Series 6 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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