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Connor E. Kruse

CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS
Rochester, MI 48307
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CRD#: 7942475
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Professional summary


Connor Erick Kruse is a registered financial advisor currently at CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Rochester, Michigan and ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Rochester, Michigan.

Connor is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Connor has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC; Investment-Related; 303 E. Third Street Suite 110; Rochester, MI 48307; Investment Management Firm; Investor Relations Associate; 06/03/2024; 180 HRS/MON; 130 HRS/MON During Trading Hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 17, 2024 - Present

CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 303 East Third St Suite 110, Rochester, MI 48307
RIA
CRD#: 143456
Rochester, MI
Current

December 5, 2024 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 303 E Third Street Suite 110, Rochester, MI 48307
BD
CRD#: 16853
Rochester, MI

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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CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
CLARKSTON CAPITAL | CLARKSTON PRIVATE CLIENT | CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143456 / SEC#: 801-67681

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2007 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(1/24/2025)
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Alaska
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Arizona
(1/24/2025)
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Arkansas
(1/24/2025)
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California
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Colorado
(1/24/2025)
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Connecticut
(1/24/2025)
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Delaware
(1/24/2025)
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District of Columbia
(1/24/2025)
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Florida
(1/24/2025)
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Georgia
(1/24/2025)
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Hawaii
(1/24/2025)
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Idaho
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Illinois
(1/24/2025)
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Indiana
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Iowa
(1/24/2025)
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Kansas
(1/24/2025)
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Kentucky
(1/24/2025)
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Louisiana
(1/24/2025)
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Maine
(1/24/2025)
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Maryland
(1/24/2025)
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Massachusetts
(1/24/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(9/17/2024)
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Michigan
(12/5/2024)
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Minnesota
(1/24/2025)
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Mississippi
(1/24/2025)
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Missouri
(1/24/2025)
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Montana
(1/24/2025)
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Nebraska
(1/24/2025)
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Nevada
(1/24/2025)
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New Hampshire
(1/24/2025)
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New Jersey
(1/24/2025)
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New Mexico
(1/24/2025)
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New York
(1/24/2025)
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North Carolina
(1/24/2025)
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North Dakota
(1/24/2025)
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Ohio
(1/24/2025)
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Oklahoma
(1/24/2025)
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Oregon
(1/24/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(1/24/2025)
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Rhode Island
(1/24/2025)
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South Carolina
(1/24/2025)
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South Dakota
(1/24/2025)
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Tennessee
(1/24/2025)
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Texas
(1/24/2025)
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Utah
(1/24/2025)
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Vermont
(1/24/2025)
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Virginia
(1/24/2025)
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Washington
(1/24/2025)
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West Virginia
(1/24/2025)
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Wisconsin
(1/24/2025)
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Wyoming
(1/24/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/14/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/5/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
CLARKSTON CAPITAL | CLARKSTON PRIVATE CLIENT | CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143456 / SEC#: 801-67681

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 East Third St Suite 110, Rochester, MI 48307
Mailing Address
91 West Long Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone number
(248) 723-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLARKSTON PRIVATE CLIENT FORM ADV BROCHURE 3-31-25 CORRECTED (10/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,795
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,769,151,197

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/14/2025
Cover Page
09/06/2024
12/22/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


CLARKSTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143456Rochester, MI 48307

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