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Erik S. Keister

NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP
Beachwood, OH 44122
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CRD#: 4692161
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Professional summary


Erik Shannon Keister is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Beachwood, Ohio.

Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Erik has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE 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. ERIK KEISTER LEGAL SERVICES, LLC, 2000 AUBURN DRIVE, SUITE 415, BEACHWOOD, OH 44122 LAW FIRM - NON INVESTMENT-RELATED OWNER/ATTORNEY START DATE:08/2015 DEVOTES 40 HOURS PER MONTH 40 HOURS DURING SECURITY HOURS 2. CLEVELAND FUSION,8466 HUNTING DRIVE NORTH ROYALTON, OH NON INVESTMENT-RELATED FOOTBALL TEAM, HEAD COACH START DATE JANUARY 2012 20 HOURS PER MONTH NONE DURING SECURITY HOURS 3. NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP; BEACHWOOD, OH; NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE; AGENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; 07/2015-PRESENT; 4 HOURS PER MONTH, 4 HOURS DURING TRADING; FIXED ANNUITIES/WRITE POLICIES. 3. CLEVELAND FUSION; SOLON, OH; COACH (PAID); NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 07/2015-PRESENT; 20 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS DURING TRADING; HEAD COACH.

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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

July 21, 2015 - Present

NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2000 Auburn Drive Suite 415, Beachwood, OH 44122
RIA
CRD#: 171694
Beachwood, OH
Past

June 24, 2015 - April 7, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

June 18, 2015 - April 7, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

January 6, 2004 - July 20, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Past

December 18, 2003 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 18, 2003 - July 20, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH

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".
NS
NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP | NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 171694 / SEC#: 801-123132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2016 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2014 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2016 Conditional Restricted)

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
Florida
(4/22/2016)
IAR
Illinois
(6/6/2022)
IAR
Massachusetts
(7/14/2022)
IAR
Michigan
(6/3/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/6/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(7/21/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/1/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


NS
NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP | NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 171694 / SEC#: 801-123132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2016 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2014 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2016 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
2000 Auburn Drive Suite 415, Beachwood, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 202-0202
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC FIRM BROCHURE (FORM ADV 2A+2BS) DTD 3-01-2025 (3/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts448
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 226,524,027

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Company Information


NORTH STAR ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 171694Beachwood, OH 44122

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