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Keaton M. Messerschmidt

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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CRD#: 7111469
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Professional summary


Keaton Marie Messerschmidt, who also goes by Keaton Messerschmidt, Keaton Marie Mladic, is a registered financial advisor currently at BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Vernon Hills, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Keaton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Keaton has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Keaton Messerschmidt | Keaton Marie Mladic

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) 05/22/2023 - BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment related - At reported business location(s). 2) 06/30/2023 - Baxter Credit Union - Financial Institution Duty - Senior Manager, Private Client Services - At Reported Business Location(s) - Investment related - 160 Hours per month/ 8-5 Hours During Trading- Start date: 11/30/2020 3) 08/15/2023 - BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 6/30/2023 - 1 Hour Per Month/ 1 Hour During Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide investment advisory services through BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 6/2023. I expect to spend approximately 1 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4) 08/16/2023 - Valparaiso University - Other - Customer Experience Certificate Program Ad - Not Investment Related - Virtual/ Web Based - Start Date 08/01/2023 - 2 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

December 11, 2023 - Present

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
RIA
CRD#: 164173
Vernon Hills, IL
Current

June 30, 2023 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 300 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Vernon Hills, IL
Past

January 4, 2021 - June 30, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

January 4, 2021 - June 30, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

August 30, 2019 - December 2, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREEN BAY, WI
Past

July 5, 2019 - December 2, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GREEN BAY, WI

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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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 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.
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
Arizona
(6/30/2023)
RR
California
(6/30/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/30/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(12/18/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(6/30/2023)
RR
New York
(6/30/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/5/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(6/30/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/30/2023)
IAR
Wisconsin
(12/11/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/30/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/5/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 932-8007
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 AND 2B 030725 (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,899
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 534,972,633

Red Flags


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Company Information


BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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