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Michael Christopher Dipiero

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Elmhurst, IL
·CRD# 5481026·18 years experience

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.

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Mike Christopher Dipiero

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Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
132 N. York 3k, Elmhurst, IL 60126
October 28, 2021 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
132 N York 3k, Elmhurst, IL 60126
October 28, 2021 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC·CRD# 4031
RIA
Elmhurst, IL
November 17, 2020 - October 28, 2021
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC·CRD# 4031
BD
Elmhurst, IL
November 13, 2017 - October 28, 2021
ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC·CRD# 169804
BD
Chicago, IL
August 15, 2014 - November 17, 2016
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION·CRD# 10465
BD
Glen Allen, VA
December 3, 2013 - August 15, 2014
ASSETMARK, INC.·CRD# 109018
RIA
Concord, CA
April 9, 2012 - November 17, 2016
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION·CRD# 10465
BD
Glen Allen, VA
April 5, 2012 - November 14, 2013
GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS·CRD# 105477
RIA
New York, NY
June 8, 2011 - December 5, 2011
GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 40805
BD
Rockville, MD
May 31, 2011 - December 5, 2011
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
RIA
Rosemont, IL
July 29, 2008 - June 1, 2011
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Rosemont, IL
February 14, 2008 - June 1, 2011

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Current Firm

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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

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

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

1,359

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

192,439

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$79,798,091,767

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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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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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".
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Illinois
(10/28/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(10/28/2021)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2008About the Series 66 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2008About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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