Kristopher J. Kellinghaus

MCF ADVISORS

Covington, KY 41011

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CRD#: 5397745

Professional summary

Kristopher J Kellinghaus, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MCF ADVISORS, LLC located in Covington, Kentucky.

Kristopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Kristopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. KENTUCKY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DEFERRED COMPENSATION AUTHORITY BOARD / INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES / 501 HIGH ST, 2ND FLOOR, FRANKFORT, KY 40601 / NATURE OF BUSINESS: RETIREMENT PLANS / TITLE: BOARD OF DIRECTORS / START DATE: 1/16/2019 / HOURS PER MONTH: <10 / HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: <10 / DUTIES: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

Experience

Current

January 5, 2017 - Present

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 50 E Rivercenter Blvd Suite 300, Covington, KY 41011

RIA

CRD#: 130372

Covington, KY

Past

February 28, 2014 - December 31, 2016

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 130372

COVINGTON, KY

Past

January 18, 2008 - September 1, 2010

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

COVINGTON, KY

Past

September 24, 2007 - August 31, 2010

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

COVINGTON, KY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MCF ADVISORS, LLC

D/B/A MCF | MCF ADVISORS, LLC | D/B/A MCF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | D/B/A MCF INSTITUTIONAL

CRD#: 130372 / SEC#: 801-62765

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2004 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Kentucky
(1/5/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/25/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/1/2007

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/21/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

D/B/A MCF | MCF ADVISORS, LLC | D/B/A MCF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | D/B/A MCF INSTITUTIONAL

CRD#: 130372 / SEC#: 801-62765

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2004 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

333 West Vine Street Suite 1740, Lexington, KY 40507

Mailing Address

Phone number

(859) 967-0999

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MCF FORM ADV PART 2A (10/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,193
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,329,345,692

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/31/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/11/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Kristopher J. Kellinghaus

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/25/2008

Series 63

Date: 10/1/2007

Series 7

Date: 9/21/2007

Current Firm

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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MCF ADVISORS, LLC

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