RK
Richard I. Konst
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP
Chicago, IL 60661
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CRD#: 273746
RK
Professional summary
Richard Irl Konst, CFP®, who also goes by Richard Konst, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 5, PC, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Richard Konst
Other business activities
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1) RSLM Corp., investment related, 118 N. Clinton St., Chicago, IL, conduit for real estate holdings, Owner, start date 02/1994, less than 1 hour per month during trading hours, passive investment. 2) CK Realty LLC, Investment related, 118 N. Clinton St., Chicago, IL, conduit for real estate holdings, Owner, start date 04/1996, 1 hour per month during trading hours, passive investment.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1981
Experience
Current
January 13, 2005 - Present
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 118 N. Clinton Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661Office #2: 118 North Clinton Street Suite 250 , Chicago, IL 60661RIA
BD
CRD#: 33065
Chicago, IL
Current
February 2, 1995 - Present
ACCESS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 118 N. Clinton Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60661RIA
BD
CRD#: 33065
Chicago, IL
Past
April 20, 1994 - February 21, 1995
JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 23, 1988 - April 7, 1994
RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.
BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL
Past
January 6, 1977 - October 7, 1988
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7323
Past
February 6, 1976 - January 6, 1977
DREXEL BURNHAM & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7013
Past
May 31, 1974 - February 6, 1976
DREXEL BURNHAM & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 116
Past
February 26, 1973 - August 20, 1974
SHEARSON, HAMMILL & CO., INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 766
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(11/29/2016)
RR
California(2/2/1995)
RR
Colorado(2/3/1995)
RR
Connecticut(2/10/1995)
RR
Florida(2/8/1995)
RR
Illinois(2/10/1995)
IAR
Illinois(1/13/2005)
RR
Indiana(2/27/1995)
RR
Kentucky(2/6/1995)
RR
Maryland(2/4/1995)
RR
Michigan(2/22/1995)
RR
Minnesota(1/7/1997)
RR
Missouri(3/8/1995)
RR
New Hampshire(2/3/1995)
RR
New Mexico(8/30/1996)
RR
New York(10/20/1995)
RR
North Carolina(1/30/1997)
RR
Ohio(2/23/1995)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/3/1995)
RR
Wisconsin(2/23/1995)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/12/1981
Interest Rate Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 8/29/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/21/1973
Registered Representative ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
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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)
FINRA licenses (45 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| VICTOR C CHIGAS GRANTOR TRUST FBO VICTOR J CHIGAS | OWNER | |
| RICHARD KONST TRUST | OWNER | |
| VICTOR C CHIGAS GRANTOR TRUST FBO CHRISTOPHER CHIGAS | OWNER | |
| CHIGAS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERT | PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1832392 |
| CHIGAS, VICTOR JOHN JR | DIRECTOR, CEO, SR. OPTIONS PRINCIPAL | 1666547 |
| GORCHOFF, NANCY JO | DIRECTOR, C.O.O, C.F.O. | 1236418 |
| KONST, RICHARD IRL | DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIRMAN | 273746 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 288 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 272,305,506 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2024 | ||
| 08/23/2023 | ||
| 10/24/2022 |
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