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Christopher Klug

KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Manhattan, KS 66502
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CRD#: 6746698
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Professional summary


Christopher Klug, AIF®, who also goes by Christopher Klug, Chris Klug, Christopher James Klug, Christopher Klug James Klug, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES located in Manhattan, Kansas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Christopher Klug | Chris Klug | Christopher James Klug | Christopher Klug James Klug

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)Name of Business: Keating & Associates Address: 1011 Poyntz, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 09/01/2022 Hours per month devoted to this business: 41-80 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 21-40 Description of duties: Wealth management, financial planning (2)Name of Business: Keating Financial Advisory Services Address: 1011 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502-5458, United States Activity Type: Independent RIA Position/Title: Advisor Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 09/01/2021 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2-10 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 11-20 Description of duties: Provide financial services and planning. (3)Name of Business: Management & Planning Services Address: 3132 Ella Lane, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States Activity Type: Business Owner Position/Title: Owner/Proprietor Investment Related: No Start Date: 08/18/2022 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2-10 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: Provide project management (4)Name of Business: Steadfast Wealth Group Address: 1011 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502-5458, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Owner Position/Title: Officer - CEO, Officer - President Investment Related: No Start Date: 12/05/2024 Hours per month devoted to this business: 21-40 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 81+ Description of duties: Steadfast Wealth Group is a division of Management and Planning Services, which is already disclosed as a DBA. Our branding and website will reflect "Steadfast Wealth Group", when it is complete and approved by RJ.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

July 26, 2022 - Present

KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

Office #1: 1011 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
RIA
CRD#: 142772
Manhattan, KS
Past

April 20, 2022 - July 1, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Manhattan, KS
Past

March 21, 2022 - July 1, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
MANHATTAN, KS

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".
KF
KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
CONVERSE TEAM | WEDDLE TEAM | STEADFAST WEALTH GROUP | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH ADVISORS | PISCES WEALTH TEAM | KEATING KC | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES | KEATING & ASSOCIATES | HILLSIDE WEALTH | FIRESIDE WEALTH PLANNING SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 142772 / SEC#: 801-126770

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2012 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2021 Terminated)

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
Kansas
(7/26/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/11/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/21/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KF
KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
CONVERSE TEAM | WEDDLE TEAM | STEADFAST WEALTH GROUP | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH ADVISORS | PISCES WEALTH TEAM | KEATING KC | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES | KEATING & ASSOCIATES | HILLSIDE WEALTH | FIRESIDE WEALTH PLANNING SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 142772 / SEC#: 801-126770

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2012 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2023 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1011 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
Mailing Address
Phone number
(785) 537-0366
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
65

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KFAS WRAP FEE BROCHURE (7/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts250
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 330,000,000

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Company Information


KEATING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 142772Manhattan, KS 66502

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