Christopher Kichurchak has been Managing Member & President of Independence Wealth Advisors since December 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Christopher Kichurchak studied BSBA in financial economics at Bowling Green State University.
Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC is an Independence, OH firm with $210M under management, 379 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its June 2026 filing.
Chris Kichurchak is President of Independence Wealth Advisors. He focuses on the wealth management and financial planning needs his clients face in retirement. He began his career in financial services in 2001 and teaches financial planning strategy classes.
Christopher Kichurchak’s longest registration was 6 years at Strategic Wealth Partners, LTD. (2011–2018). Before joining Independence Wealth Advisors in 2019, Christopher Kichurchak was registered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC and Strategic Wealth Partners, LTD.
- – present · 6 yearsIndependence, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 306236
- Alphastar Capital Management, LLC– · 1 yearIndependence, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 157423
- Strategic Wealth Partners, LTD.– · 6 yearsIndependence, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 148586
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · under a yearHudson, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Noble Financial Services, LLC– · 1 yearHinckley, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152071
- SPC– · under a yearSeven Hills, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110692
Professional designations
Listed by Independence Wealth Advisors
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Christopher Kichurchak is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from December 2019; the most recent is Texas, in January 2023.
- OhioSince 5 December 2019
- TexasResidentSince 5 January 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 11 November 2010 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 2 December 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 12 November 2003 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Christopher Charles Kichurchak
- CRD
- 4707675
- Firm
- Independence Wealth Advisors · CRD 306236
- Role
- Managing Member & President
- Office
- 6480 Rockside Woods Blvd. S, Suite 130, Independence, OH 44131
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2009
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- iwadirect.com
Where does Christopher Kichurchak work?
Christopher Kichurchak has been Managing Member & President of Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC since December 2017, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Christopher Kichurchak a financial advisor?
Yes. Christopher Kichurchak has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio and Texas, through Independence Wealth Advisors since December 2019.
How many years of experience does Christopher Kichurchak have?
Christopher Kichurchak has 17 years in the financial industry, since February 2009, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Christopher Kichurchak passed?
Christopher Kichurchak has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 65 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 2003.
Where did Christopher Kichurchak work before Independence Wealth Advisors?
Before Independence Wealth Advisors, Christopher Kichurchak was registered through Strategic Wealth Partners, LTD., May 2011 to April 2018; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, November 2010 to May 2011; Noble Financial Services, LLC, October 2009 to November 2010; SPC, January 2009 to October 2009.
Where is Christopher Kichurchak based?
Christopher Kichurchak’s registered office is in Independence, OH.
Is Christopher Kichurchak registered with FINRA?
No. Christopher Kichurchak has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Christopher Kichurchak’s record?
Search CRD 4707675 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Christopher Kichurchak’s full registration record.
