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Derek J. Kesig

TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT
UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43220
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CRD#: 2771340
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Professional summary


Derek Joseph Kesig is a registered financial advisor currently at TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Upper Arlington, Ohio and UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Aiken, South Carolina.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Derek has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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.) DEREK KESIG - AGENT/DIRECTOR OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - COLUMBUS, OH - SINCE 07/2018 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT - WEALTH ADVISOR - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - COLUMBUS, OH - SINCE 07/2018 - INVESTMENT RELAED 3.) WJR46 LLC - OWNER - VACATION PROPERTY - WAVERLY, OH - SINCE 05/2018 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 4.) TCP ASSET MANAGMENT - WEALTH ADVISOR - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - COLUMBUS, OH - SINCE 07/2018 - INVESTMENT RELATED 5.) DELAWARE TOWNSHIP - ZONING BOARD MEMBER - COMMUNITY, CIVIC OR CHARITABLE BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER - DELAWARE, OH - SINCE 01/2024 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2019 - Present

TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 5000 Horizons Drive, Upper Arlington, OH 43220
RIA
CRD#: 286037
UPPER ARLINGTON, OH
Current

October 31, 2019 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #2: 5000 Horizons Drive, Upper Arlington, OH 43220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Aiken, SC
Past

March 25, 2017 - November 1, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
DUBLIN, OH
Past

March 25, 2017 - November 1, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
DUBLIN, OH
Past

June 5, 2006 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
DUBLIN, OH
Past

November 18, 1998 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 1998 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
DUBLIN, OH
Past

September 4, 1996 - November 25, 1998

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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".
TA
TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | TRENDENCY CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 286037 / SEC#: 801-108836

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2017 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(8/28/2020)
RR
Florida
(10/31/2019)
RR
Georgia
(10/31/2019)
RR
Indiana
(10/31/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/1/2023)
RR
Michigan
(10/31/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(8/12/2021)
RR
Ohio
(10/31/2019)
IAR
Ohio
(11/1/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(1/19/2021)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/26/2021)
RR
Virginia
(4/27/2021)
RR
Washington
(10/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/15/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | TRENDENCY CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 286037 / SEC#: 801-108836

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5000 Horizons Drive, Upper Arlington, OH 43220
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 761-9378
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TCP ASSET MANAGMENT, LLC FIRM BROCHURE (10/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,930
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 822,130,691

Red Flags


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Company Information


TCP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 286037Upper Arlington, OH 43220

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