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Donald B. Mckenna
BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP
BENNINGTON, VT 05201
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CRD#: 1038606
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Professional summary
Donald Brian Mckenna, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP located in Bennington, Vermont and D. B. MCKENNA & CO., INC. located in Bennington, Vermont.
Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Donald has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
How do you get paid?
Commission and Fee
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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I AM THE PRESIDENT AND OWNER OF D.B. MCKENNA & CO., INC., A BROKER-DEALER FIRM LOCATED AT 207 WEST MAIN STREET, BENNINGTON, VERMONT 05201. (D.B. MCKENNA IS OUR BD BUSINESS AND BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP IS OUR IA BUSINESS). I'VE WORKED IN THE CAPACITY OF PRESIDENT AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR SINCE MARCH 1982. I DEVOTE 90% OF MY TIME TO D.B. MCKENNA & CO. AND 10% OF MY TIME TO BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP.
I ALSO AM THE OWNER OF A SMALL REAL ESTATE FIRM.
I ALSO PROVIDE TAX PREPERATION SERVICES
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1992
Experience
Current
March 17, 1995 - Present
BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP
Office #1: 207 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201RIA
CRD#: 116302
BENNINGTON, VT
Current
March 12, 1982 - Present
D. B. MCKENNA & CO., INC.
Office #1: 207 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201Office #2: 207 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201-2108BD
CRD#: 10386
Bennington, VT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP
BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP
CRD#: 116302 / SEC#: 801-118801
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2020 Approved)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2020 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
IAR
Maine(11/21/2023)
RR
Maine(2/5/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(3/22/1995)
RR
New Hampshire(11/29/2023)
RR
New York(7/30/1996)
IAR
New York(1/7/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(1/7/2025)
RR
Vermont(8/29/1986)
IAR
Vermont(3/17/1995)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP
BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP
CRD#: 116302 / SEC#: 801-118801
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2020 Approved)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2020 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
207 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(802) 447-1530
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3
SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 690 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 223,771,861 |
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Company Information
BENNINGTON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP
CRD#: 116302Bennington, VT 05201TRUST BUT VERIFY
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