Michael C. Dipiero

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES

Elmhurst, IL 60126

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CRD#: 5481026

Professional summary

Michael Christopher Dipiero, who also goes by Mike Christopher Dipiero, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Elmhurst, Illinois and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike Christopher Dipiero

Other business activities

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Name: COLTIVA WEALTH PLANNING PARTNERS POSITION: Director of Investments NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/28/2021 ADDRESS: 132 N. York 3K, ELMHURST, IL IL 60126, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Planner. Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC POSITION: Director of Investments NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 10/28/2021 ADDRESS: 5707 SW Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Planner Name: AFFETTO WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: Director of Investments NATURE: Registered rep activities through Kestra Investment Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/23/2025 ADDRESS: 132 N. York 1A, Elmhurst IL 60126, United States DESCRIPTION: Working with clients of our accounting partners. They will all flow into Coltiva Wealth but accountants will be using this name to market to their existing accountant clients for wealth management.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 28, 2021 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 132 N. York 3k, Elmhurst, IL 60126

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Elmhurst, IL

Current

October 28, 2021 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 132 N York 3k, Elmhurst, IL 60126

CRD#: 42046

Elmhurst, IL

Past

November 17, 2020 - October 28, 2021

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 4031

ELMHURST, IL

Past

November 13, 2017 - October 28, 2021

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031

ELMHURST, IL

Past

August 15, 2014 - November 17, 2016

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 169804

Chicago, IL

Past

December 3, 2013 - August 15, 2014

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

April 9, 2012 - November 17, 2016

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109018

CONCORD, CA

Past

April 5, 2012 - November 14, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

June 8, 2011 - December 5, 2011

GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

RIA

CRD#: 105477

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 31, 2011 - December 5, 2011

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 40805

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

July 29, 2008 - June 1, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 468

ROSEMONT, IL

Past

February 14, 2008 - June 1, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

ROSEMONT, IL

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".

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

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.

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

Illinois
(10/28/2021)

IAR

Illinois
(10/28/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/2/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/12/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735

Mailing Address

Phone number

(844) 553-7872

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (10/21/2025)

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (PLAN CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/21/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Michael C. Dipiero

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Christopher Dipiero's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

ASSETMARK, INC.

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/2/2008

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/12/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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