Kessler Investment Group provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Kessler Investment Group reports 558 clients. They include 487 individual clients and 71 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 97.2% ($350M across 1,101 accounts) are managed with discretion; $10.2M across 37 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $107M.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87% | 31% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 13% | 55% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | 10% |
| Other client typesInsurance companies; Corporations and other businesses | Not reported | 4% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 487 | $111M | 30.9% | $228K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 71 | $199M | 55.3% | $2.8M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $630K | 0.2% | — |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $54.7K | 0.0% | — |
| Other investment advisers | Fewer than 5 | $34.9M | 9.7% | — |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $11.6M | 3.2% | — |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.42M | 0.7% | — |
| Total | 558 | $360M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 487
- Regulatory AUM
- $111M
- AUM share
- 30.9%
- Avg. per client
- $228K
- Clients
- 71
- Regulatory AUM
- $199M
- AUM share
- 55.3%
- Avg. per client
- $2.8M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $630K
- AUM share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $54.7K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $34.9M
- AUM share
- 9.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $11.6M
- AUM share
- 3.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.42M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 558
- Regulatory AUM
- $360M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Kessler Investment Group charges 1.00%–1.75% a year for its Standard Fee Schedule - Separately Managed Accounts. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $175 annual minimum. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$200K | 1.75% |
| $200K–$500K | 1.50% |
| $500K and above | 1.00% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Project based financial planning
- Quoted as a fee range when the agreement is signed, calculated on a quasi-hourly rate for complexity and estimated time.
- Special projects
- Lengthy research or communication with the client attorney or tax advisor is billed at a negotiated hourly rate, due at the time of service.
Craig Kessler owns 75% or more of Kessler Investment Group. The leadership team of Kessler Investment Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Craig Kessler. It has 8 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Craig KesslerManaging Member and Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- John Curtis Eisenbarth
- Craig Adam Kessler
- Matthew M Rust
Staff
- 8 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Kessler Investment Group, LLC
Craig Kessler
Control person · since April 2010
Kessler Investment Group’s regulatory assets grew 2.1× from $169M (March 2021) to $360M (March 2026); clients rose from 415 to 558 and employees from 5 to 8.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $360M | 558 | 8 | 2 |
| March 2025 | $300M | 554 | 8 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $235M | 485 | 7 | 2 |
| May 2023 | $191M | 493 | 7 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $228M | 522 | 7 | 2 |
| March 2021 | $169M | 415 | 5 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Kessler Investment Group has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Indiana.
Indiana · 2 listed addresses
- 50 Washington Street, Suite 3b, ColumbusHQ
- 3209 West Smith Valley RD., Greenwood
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Kessler Investment Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 50 Washington Street, Suite 3b, Columbus, IN 47201
- Website
- kesslerig.com
- Phone
- 812-314-0083
- @kessler-investment-group-llc
- SEC file
- 801-71393
- Structure
- Indiana LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Kessler Investment Group uses Charles Schwab ($196M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Kessler Investment Group does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $196M100%
At year end, Kessler Investment Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (80%) and cash (10%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $234M across 81 positions; the largest are Crowdstrike Hldgs Inc. (8.5%), Generac Hldgs Inc. (6.2%) and Salesforce Inc. (5.4%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks80%
- Funds1%
- Bonds4%
- State and local bonds2%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- Cash10%
- Other5%
- Variable ria annuities5%
Reported 13F holdings
- $234M
- Reported 13F value
- 81
- Positions
- 49.5%
- In the 10 largest
- +10.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Crowdstrike Hldgs Inc. · CL A8.5%
- Generac Hldgs Inc.6.2%
- Salesforce Inc.5.4%
- KLA Corp.5.4%
- Vertiv Holdings CO · Com CL A4.9%
- Arista Networks Inc. · Com Shs4.8%
- GE Vernova Inc.3.9%
- Amazon Com Inc.3.8%
- Bhp Billiton Limited · Sponsored ADS3.5%
- Apple Inc.3.1%
Together, the ten largest are 49.5% of reported value.
How many clients does Kessler Investment Group have?
Kessler Investment Group has 558 clients and manages $360 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 487 individual clients and 71 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 27 March 2026
What services does Kessler Investment Group offer?
Kessler Investment Group provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Kessler Investment Group charge?
Kessler Investment Group charges 1.00%–1.75% a year for its Standard Fee Schedule - Separately Managed Accounts. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $175 annual minimum.
Source: ADV PART 2, filed 27 March 2026
Which custodians does Kessler Investment Group use?
Kessler Investment Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $196M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 27 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Kessler Investment Group have?
Kessler Investment Group has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Kessler Investment Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Kessler Investment Group’s separately managed accounts held 80% exchange-traded equities, 10% cash and equivalents, 5% other, 2% state and local bonds, 2% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs). The 5% other category is described as: Variable RIA Annuities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Kessler Investment Group?
Kessler Investment Group’s direct owner is Craig Kessler (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 March 2026
How does Kessler Investment Group get paid?
Kessler Investment Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Kessler Investment Group registered with the SEC?
Yes, Kessler Investment Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 13 May 2010. Its CRD number is 153696 and its SEC file number is 801-71393.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 27 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Kessler Investment Group?
Kessler Investment Group’s main office is at 50 Washington Street, Suite 3b, Columbus, IN 47201. Its phone number is 812-314-0083. Its website is kesslerig.com.