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Chad A. Stafko
ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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CRD#: 4582819
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Professional summary
Chad Allen Stafko, CFP®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. located in Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Chad has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Wrote a book, 1205 South State St., Freeburg, IL 62243; not investment related; Kaio Publications is republishing my manuscript, "Everyday Christianity, Every Day"; Author; 6/1/2018; Approximately 2 hours per month, none during trading hours; Duties include some public speaking events at some lectureships within the Churches of Christ & some churches near the St. Louis area. 2.) Green Mount Road Church of Christ, 25 N. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL 62221; not investment related; Pulpit Minister; 1/1/2023; approximately 8 hours per month, none during trading hours; Duties are to preach for Sunday services.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2011
Experience
Current
August 17, 2017 - Present
ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 6550 N Illinois, Fairview Heights, IL 62208RIA
BD
CRD#: 1464
Fairview Heights, IL
Current
April 12, 2018 - Present
ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 6550 N Illinois, Fairview Heights, IL 62208RIA
BD
CRD#: 1464
Fairview Heights, IL
Past
January 29, 2016 - August 16, 2017
ARCHFORD CAPITAL STRATEGIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 164482
SWANSEA, IL
Past
May 8, 2001 - October 7, 2004
UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 111807
BELLEVILL, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
ASSOCIATED | ASSOCIATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC. | ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES GROUP | ASSOCIATED BANK PRIVATE WEALTH
CRD#: 1464 / SEC#: 801-71639, 8-99
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2010 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/21/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/20/2010 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
Arkansas(5/24/2021)
IAR
Colorado(3/26/2025)
RR
Florida(9/20/2021)
IAR
Florida(9/21/2021)
IAR
Illinois(8/17/2017)
RR
Illinois(5/7/2018)
IAR
Louisiana(6/6/2023)
IAR
Missouri(8/17/2017)
RR
Missouri(5/7/2018)
IAR
Wisconsin(8/23/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
ASSOCIATED | ASSOCIATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC. | ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES GROUP | ASSOCIATED BANK PRIVATE WEALTH
CRD#: 1464 / SEC#: 801-71639, 8-99
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2010 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2010 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/21/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/20/2010 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
433 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54301-5114
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 640, Green Bay, WI 54305-0640
Phone number
(800) 595-7722
Established
Wisconsin since 03/23/1923
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
62
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATED TRUST COMPANY, N.A. | SOLE SHAREHOLDER | |
| ARNOLD, ANDREW JAMES | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 7744204 |
| BIESE, JUSTIN MICHAEL | PRINCIPAL, FINANCIAL REPORTING | 8134423 |
| CRAVILLION, BETH ANN | DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES | 4770231 |
| DELOYE, DENNIS MICHAEL | DIRECTOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 7555524 |
| HLADIO, JAYNE CLARA | DIRECTOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2497546 |
| HOCHHOLZER, MICHAEL ROBERT | DIRECTOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2878493 |
| KUIPERS, MICHAEL DAVID | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CEO | 2436388 |
| PECORA, ANTHONY PHILIP | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2975013 |
| SORENSON, HEATH WILLIAM | CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 4528655 |
| ZANDPOUR, STEVEN SIA | DIRECTOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 7174720 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,050 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,000,633,569 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 | ||
| 09/26/2024 | ||
| 08/21/2023 | ||
| 10/19/2022 |
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