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CFP
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CFP

Charles Kiker

32 Years of Experience
BrokerSells Insurance

Charles Kiker is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Vestgen Advisors, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, with 32 years of industry experience. Charles operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 3 more. Their firm serves 9,453 clients with $3.5B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
56 advisors
Number of Clients
9,453 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$367K average
Assets Under Management
$3.5B

Fee Structure

VestGen Advisors charges a percentage of your portfolio annually for investment management. The exact percentage can vary up to a maximum of 2.5%, depending on factors like your relationship with the firm, the types of assets in your account, and the amount you invest. Fees are typically billed quarterly in advance, but may be billed in arrears in some cases. VestGen may also recommend third-party managers to manage your portfolio.

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Location

1 North Franklin, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL, 60606

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Charles is a partner (50%) at Esposito Kiker & Associates, managing the team, and also sells life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. He also serves as a trustee for an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust, managing correspondence related to the trust and its life insurance policies.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Private Client Services, LLCBroker
November 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Vestgen Advisors, LLC
November 2024 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
May 2014 - November 2024 · 10 yrs 6 mos
Commonwealth Financial Network
May 2014 - November 2024 · 10 yrs 6 mos
Ek&a
August 2001 - December 2024 · 23 yrs 4 mos
MML Investors Services, LLC
March 1999 - May 2014 · 15 yrs 2 mos
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
August 1995 - May 2014 · 18 yrs 9 mos
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, INC.Broker
January 1994 - July 1995 · 1 yr 6 mos
Robert W. Baird & CO. IncorporatedBroker
September 1993 - July 1995 · 1 yr 10 mos
State Registrations14 states
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Exams
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