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Kristopher Charles Kessler

CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS
San Clemente, CA
·CRD# 4543640·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Kristopher Charles Kessler, who also goes by Kit Charles Kessler, is a registered financial advisor currently at CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in San Clemente, California and ASSET STRATEGIES, INC located in Lisle, Illinois. Kristopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Kristopher has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7...

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Kit Charles Kessler

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 123483
RIA
910 S El Camino Real, #200, San Clemente, CA 92672
October 12, 2020 - Present
ASSET STRATEGIES, INC·CRD# 104512
RIA
4722 Main St., Lisle, IL 60532
September 11, 2023 - Present
AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3001
BD
910 S El Camino Real #200, San Clemente, CA 92672
July 7, 2020 - Present
ASSET STRATEGIES, INC·CRD# 104512
RIA
Lisle, IL
July 21, 2023 - December 31, 2024
WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 39914
RIA
Newport Beach, CA
July 13, 2016 - June 18, 2020
WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 39914
BD
Newport Beach, CA
July 12, 2016 - June 18, 2020
NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 16944
RIA
Irvine, CA
September 6, 2007 - August 2, 2016
NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 16944
BD
Irvine, CA
September 6, 2007 - August 2, 2016
BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 14667
RIA
Irvine, CA
May 25, 2005 - June 29, 2007
BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 14667
BD
Irvine, CA
May 25, 2005 - June 29, 2007
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 599
RIA
Irvine, CA
March 12, 2004 - May 18, 2005
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 599
BD
Irvine, CA
March 12, 2004 - May 18, 2005
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 599
RIA
San Diego, CA
June 10, 2003 - February 17, 2004
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 599
BD
Irvine, CA
June 10, 2003 - February 17, 2004
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
San Diego, CA
October 2, 2002 - June 3, 2003
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 20, 2002 - June 3, 2003
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 20, 2002 - June 3, 2003

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Current Firm

CC
CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC | CHICAGO MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 123483 / SEC#: 801-130438
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/12/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (10/23/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (11/22/2024 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (10/24/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (11/1/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (10/25/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (5/10/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (11/4/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (9/30/2004 Cancelled)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (10/25/2024 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (10/24/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

4722 Main Street, Lisle, IL 60532

Phone Number

(630) 241-1122

# of Employees

20

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 19 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

618

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$135,217,000

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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.

AmTru Ventures Manager, LLC; Started 03/2024; Managing Member; approximately 1-2 hrs /mo; may occur during market hours. This entity manages AmTru Figure Ventures LP and AmTru Sandbox Ventures LP. AmTru Fund Management LLC 10/31/2025 - Present. Amtru Fund Management LLC is the manager for American Trust's approved SPV, Amtru AI Inference Ventures, LLC and Amtru Medical Devices Ventures LLC. Mr. Kessler is a 50% owner/manager of AmTru Fund Management, LLC., located at 910 S. Camino Real, Ste. 200, San Clemente, CA 92672. In his capacity as fund manager, Mr. Kessler may spend up to 30 hours per month, of which some or all can be during regular business hours, in managing an SPV. This is an invested related activity.

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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".
CC
CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC | CHICAGO MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 123483 / SEC#: 801-130438
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/12/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (10/23/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (11/22/2024 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (10/24/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (11/1/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (10/25/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (5/10/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (11/4/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (9/30/2004 Cancelled)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (10/25/2024 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (10/24/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(7/7/2020)
RR
Illinois
(12/18/2020)
IAR
Indiana
(2/4/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(12/10/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/13/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(1/30/2025)
IAR
Texas
(12/21/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2002About the Series 66 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2002About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2005About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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