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Christopher R. Kelly

PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS
SHELTON, CT 06484
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CRD#: 2503758
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Christopher Robert KellyPENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS

Professional summary

Christopher Robert Kelly is a registered financial professional currently at PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC. located in Shelton, Connecticut.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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None

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Experience

Current

July 23, 2026 - Present

PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC.

Office #1: 2 Enterprise Drive Suite 408, Shelton, CT 06484
BD
CRD#: 26249
SHELTON, CT
Past

April 24, 1995 - January 29, 2026

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

September 19, 1994 - December 31, 1994

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Colorado
(7/23/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/17/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/16/1994
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC.
PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC. | RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 26249 / SEC#: , 8-42445

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
701 Westchester Avenue Suite 320e, White Plains, NY 10604
Mailing Address
701 Westchester Avenue Suite 320e, White Plains, NY 10604
Phone number
(914) 821-9554
Established
Delaware since 05/25/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PENTEGRA SERVICES INC.PARENT COMPANY
ERNST, LARS GERHARDDIRECTOR, VP AND CCO5197938
FINNEGAN, KEVIN ODIRECTOR
WIETSMA, ERIC HANSDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT3167584

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Company Information

PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 26249Shelton, CT 06484

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