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Blake E. Harper

ORCHARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CHICAGO, IL 60602
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CRD#: 2993079
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Professional summary


Blake Elliott Harper is a registered financial advisor currently at ORCHARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Blake is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Blake has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


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. MR. HARPER IS A MINORITY OWNER IN REDWOOD PARTNERS LLC. HE PROVIDES CONSULTING SERVICES ON BANK STOCKS. TIME REQUIRED: 5 HRS PER WEEK. 2. Blake Harper serves as a trustee for Harper Family Investments, LLC, Harper Investment Management,LLC, Harper Family Enterprises, LLC and TRCM LLC real estate holdings.

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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

December 9, 2015 - Present

ORCHARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 130 N Garland Ct # 5701, Chicago, IL 60602
RIA
CRD#: 269957
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 5, 2013 - April 8, 2015

FORESTVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144725
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 15, 1998 - September 12, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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".
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ORCHARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
ORCHARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 269957 / SEC#: 801-106488

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2015 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(12/9/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/4/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ORCHARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
ORCHARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 269957 / SEC#: 801-106488

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 N Garland Ct # 5701, Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 628-6700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ORCHARD CAPITAL 2A (8/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 321,870,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


ORCHARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 269957Chicago, IL 60602

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