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Christopher Curtis Kempton

ChFC®, CLU®
WELLTH ADVISORY SERVICES
Buffalo, NY
·CRD# 2132374·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Curtis Kempton, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLTH ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Buffalo, New York. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WELLTH ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 330537
RIA
801 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14032
June 28, 2024 - Present
GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 172011
RIA
Buffalo, NY
April 1, 2019 - July 5, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Buffalo, NY
April 1, 2019 - December 12, 2019
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
Buffalo, NY
April 19, 2016 - April 1, 2019
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Buffalo, NY
July 31, 2014 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Buffalo, NY
July 31, 2014 - April 1, 2019
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC·CRD# 31012
RIA
Buffalo, NY
June 18, 2014 - July 30, 2014
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC·CRD# 31012
RIA
Buffalo, NY
February 26, 2010 - October 3, 2012
FINANCIAL TELESIS INC·CRD# 31012
BD
Buffalo, NY
October 15, 2009 - July 30, 2014
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Buffalo, NY
September 27, 2001 - October 20, 2009
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
Des Moines, IA
May 14, 1991 - September 14, 2001

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Current Firm

WA
WELLTH ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PARTNERS (SRP) | WELLTH ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 330537 / SEC#: 801-130037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/26/2024 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

Shorewood, IL

Phone Number

(866) 777-4015

# of Employees

74

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 45 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WELLTH ADV PART 2A (8/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,889

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$26,677,833,474

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Other business activities

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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)01/01/2001 - DBA - Walsh Duffield Retirement Plan Solutions - 90% - INVESTMENT RELTATED - BUFFALO, NY 14203 2)04/2019 - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - SRP HOLDINGS GROUP, LLC - 0% - INVESTMENT RELATED - SHOREWOOD, IL 60404 3)2001 - Non-Variable Insurance - CHRISTOPHER KEMPTON - 10% - INVESTMENT RELATED - BUFFALO, NY 14203 4)01/01/1997 - Family Partnership - Kempton of Chautauqua Partnership - 1% - INVESTMENT RELATED - CHATAQUA, NY 14722 5)01/01/2001 - Outside/W-2 Employment - Walsh Duffield Companies, Inc - 70% - INVESTMENT RELATED - BUFFALO, NY 14203 6)10/2015 - DBA - Strategic Retirement Partners - 0% - INVESTMENT RELATED - SHOREWOOD, IL 60404 7) 4/4/2019 - Global Retirement Partners - DBA: Strategic Retirement Partners - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Started 10/2015 - 140 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Strategic Retirement Partners, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2015. I expect to spend approximately 140 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. TERMED 6/2024 8) 4/15/2019 - Global Retirement Partners - DBA: Walsh Duffield Retirement Plan Solutions - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Started 4/1/2019 - Time Spent 90%. Termed 6/2024 9) 4/15/2019 - Global Retirement Partners - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - IAR. Termed 6/2024 10)Independently licensed insurance agent. Volunteer engagements with: Schofield Residence: Treasurer; Not for profit Nursing Home. Clarence Industrial Development Agency: Chairman; Economic development NYS agency. United Way: Advocacy Committee.

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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".
WA
WELLTH ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PARTNERS (SRP) | WELLTH ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 330537 / SEC#: 801-130037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/26/2024 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.
IAR
New York
(6/28/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/18/2024)

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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 Feb 2010About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1991About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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