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Sandra A. Nies

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
Algonquin, IL 60102
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CRD#: 6882674
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Professional summary


Sandra A Nies, who also goes by Sandra Anne Kessler, Sandra Kessler, Sandra Anne Nies, Sandra Nies, Sandra A Nies, Sandy Nies, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Algonquin, Illinois.

Sandra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Sandra has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sandra Anne Kessler | Sandra Kessler | Sandra Anne Nies | Sandra Nies | Sandra A Nies | Sandy Nies

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.
CARY GROVE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POSITION: Vice Chairman of the Board NATURE: Board Member / Committee Member INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 01/03/2022 ADDRESS: 210 Crystal ST., Cary IL 60014, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide support to the growth and development of the business community and improve on the quality of life for those who live and work in the Cary/Fox River Grove community.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 4, 2024 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 450 S Randall Road, Algonquin, IL 60102Office #2: 750 Northwest Highway, Cary, IL 60013Office #3: 265 Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Algonquin, IL
Current

April 4, 2024 - Present

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 450 S Randall Road, Algonquin, IL 60102Office #2: 750 Northwest Highway, Cary, IL 60013Office #3: 265 Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Algonquin, IL
Past

February 28, 2023 - March 21, 2024

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
Palatine, IL
Past

February 7, 2023 - March 21, 2024

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 16986
Palatine, IL
Past

September 14, 2021 - November 8, 2022

PARK AVENUE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 310203
Chicago, IL
Past

May 14, 2018 - June 9, 2021

RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153537
AURORA, IL
Past

January 30, 2018 - March 16, 2018

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137115
BARRINGTON, 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".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Illinois
(4/4/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(4/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/16/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/28/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PASSAGEWAY MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERTDIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE2213136
JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREWDIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3190249
JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNONDIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER2583704
KELLY, GINGER MICHELLEDIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL2357692
LUDWICK, JAMES PAULDIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS4286771
LYONS, TIMOTHYDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING2544688
MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLINDIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS2512810
OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4419793
STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTTDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5873893

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts43,067
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,127,646,064

Disclosures


Regulatory Event38
Arbitration19

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/20/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628Algonquin, IL 60102

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