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Kristopher C. Kessler

CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS
Lisle, IL 60532
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CRD#: 4543640
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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 Lisle, Illinois 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 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kit Charles Kessler

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.
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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

October 12, 2020 - Present

CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4722 Main Street, Lisle, IL 60532
RIA
CRD#: 123483
Lisle, IL
Current

September 11, 2023 - Present

ASSET STRATEGIES, INC

Office #1: 4722 Main St., Lisle, IL 60532
RIA
CRD#: 104512
Lisle, IL
Current

July 7, 2020 - Present

AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 910 S El Camino Real #200, San Clemente, CA 92672
BD
CRD#: 3001
San Clemente, CA
Past

July 21, 2023 - December 31, 2024

ASSET STRATEGIES, INC

RIA
CRD#: 104512
LISLE, IL
Past

July 13, 2016 - June 18, 2020

WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39914
Newport Beach, CA
Past

July 12, 2016 - June 18, 2020

WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39914
Newport Beach, CA
Past

September 6, 2007 - August 2, 2016

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16944
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 6, 2007 - August 2, 2016

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16944
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 25, 2005 - June 29, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 14667
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 25, 2005 - June 29, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 12, 2004 - May 18, 2005

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 12, 2004 - May 18, 2005

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 10, 2003 - February 17, 2004

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 10, 2003 - February 17, 2004

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 2, 2002 - June 3, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 20, 2002 - June 3, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 20, 2002 - June 3, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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 - (6/12/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2024 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2004 Cancelled)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2024 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 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.
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
(7/7/2020)
IAR
California
(10/12/2020)
IAR
Florida
(9/11/2023)
RR
Illinois
(12/18/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(3/14/2025)
IAR
Indiana
(2/4/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/13/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(1/30/2025)
IAR
Texas
(12/21/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/1/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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 - (6/12/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2024 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2004 Cancelled)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2024 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4722 Main Street, Lisle, IL 60532
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 241-1122
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts560
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 122,346,642

Red Flags


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Company Information


CHICAGO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 123483Lisle, IL 60532

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