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Christopher R. Wurtzinger

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CRD#: 1921024
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Professional summary


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Christopher Richard Wurtzinger was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Christopher had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 8, 2020 - June 11, 2025

AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3001
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 26, 2015 - February 28, 2017

FIRST ILLINOIS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 19067
BOURBONNAIS, IL
Past

January 28, 2015 - May 4, 2021

SORSBY FINANCIAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 39437
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 3, 2014 - September 1, 2020

SORSBY FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 39437
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past

June 21, 2013 - May 4, 2021

AVELLINO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 164805
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 9, 2012 - December 31, 2019

FOREST SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 16255
Hillside, IL
Past

January 11, 2011 - April 27, 2012

BIRKELBACH INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11490
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 24, 2010 - July 19, 2010

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148188
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 24, 2010 - July 19, 2010

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 16, 2009 - March 19, 2010

NDX TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39940
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 22, 2008 - March 12, 2009

TRADERIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45598
LOCKPORT, IL
Past

February 21, 2008 - July 1, 2008

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

November 16, 2007 - July 1, 2008

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 17, 2006 - November 2, 2007

TRADERIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 45598
LOCKPORT, IL
Past

March 2, 2005 - June 23, 2006

FORTIA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132133
CHICAGO , IL
Past

November 11, 2003 - November 2, 2007

TRADERIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45598
LOCKPORT, IL
Past

May 7, 2003 - November 13, 2003

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
FT LAUDERDALE FL 33394, FL
Past

April 22, 2003 - November 13, 2003

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 16, 2003 - March 25, 2003

MEETING STREET BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34764
PALM CITY, FL
Past

May 21, 2002 - July 26, 2002

AJAX INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31799
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

October 10, 2000 - August 10, 2001

PEREGRINE FINANCIALS & SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43992
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 13, 1998 - September 29, 2000

BIRKELBACH INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11490
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 19, 1996 - November 12, 1998

ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33065
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 3, 1992 - February 12, 1996

RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.

BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/15/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AT
AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES ADVISORY | PEERSON & COMPANY, INC. | PEERSON & COMPANY INVESTMENT SERVICES | AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3001 / SEC#: , 8-14394

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
910 S El Camino Real Suite 200, Whiting, IN 46394
Mailing Address
9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone number
(949) 524-2742
Established
Indiana since 12/23/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CCIG ACQUISITION COMPANY, LLCOWNER
DEVER, JAMES FRANCISCEO1840373
KESSLER, KRISTOPHER CHARLESPRESIDENT4543640
LIPPY, IAN EDWARDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER6037326
ONESTO, RICHARD ERNESTFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2453096
SLAVINSKY, CHARLES JOSEPHCCO/MSRB/ROP2807658

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3001

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