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Malinda H. Distefano

CHICAGO CAPITAL
Chicago, IL 60603
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CRD#: 4448174
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Professional summary

Malinda Helen Distefano, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CHICAGO CAPITAL, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Malinda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Malinda has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

April 13, 2018 - Present

CHICAGO CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 135 S. Lasalle Street Suite 4200, Chicago, IL 60603
RIA
CRD#: 291624
Chicago, IL
Past

July 10, 2014 - March 14, 2018

WILLIAM BLAIR

RIA
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 10, 2014 - March 14, 2018

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 21, 2008 - July 3, 2014

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 29, 2007 - July 3, 2014

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 12, 2003 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 8, 2001 - October 7, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 24, 2001 - October 7, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 24, 2001 - October 7, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CC
CHICAGO CAPITAL, LLC
CHICAGO CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 291624 / SEC#: 801-112280

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2018 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2018 Terminated)

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
(4/13/2018)
IAR
Texas
(4/18/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/14/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/27/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/14/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/23/2001
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CC
CHICAGO CAPITAL, LLC
CHICAGO CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 291624 / SEC#: 801-112280

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2018 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
135 S. Lasalle Ste. 4200, Chicago, IL 60603
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 429-2333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHICAGO CAPITAL LLC FORM ADV PART 2A (3/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,058
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,477,490,797

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/08/2025
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CHICAGO CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 291624Chicago, IL 60603

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