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Kennedy P. Fancher

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CRD#: 1041287
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kennedy Packard Fancher was a registered financial professional .

Kennedy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Kennedy had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 7, 2013 - March 10, 2016

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116681
RESTON, VA
Past

June 19, 2008 - November 7, 2013

KIPPSDESANTO & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 45763
MCLEAN, VA
Past

February 7, 2005 - September 21, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

June 1, 2004 - September 21, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

March 20, 2002 - March 15, 2005

MCMG CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103871
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 25, 1991 - November 11, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 10, 1989 - December 20, 1989

CORPORATE BENEFIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13975
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

February 26, 1987 - October 7, 1989

MASON, HUNT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13680
Past

July 24, 1984 - April 25, 1986

JOHNSTON, LEMON & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 473
Past

April 29, 1982 - May 15, 1984

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/30/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681

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