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Michael J. Kennedy
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CRD#: 1070841
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Professional summary
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Michael James Kennedy was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
July 8, 2000 - February 1, 2021
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
BEDFORD, NH
Past
January 5, 1995 - July 8, 2000
POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14521
CONCORD, NH
Past
February 25, 1993 - February 1, 2021
BCAS
RIA
CRD#: 105666
Bedford, NH
Past
December 19, 1991 - January 5, 1995
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 10, 1983 - November 26, 1991
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 10, 1983 - November 26, 1991
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
OSAIC FS, INC.
ACORN TAX AND WEALTH ADVISORS | ZIRCON FINANCIAL SERVICES | XEO WEALTH PLANNING | WINDWARD FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | WEALTH ADVISORS OF RALEIGH, INC | WASATCH CAPITAL RESOURCES | THOROUGHBRED FINANCIAL AGENCY | THOMAS MOORE FINANCIAL SERVICES | THOMAS DONAHUE & ASSOCIATES DBA DONAHUE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | THE CAPITAL PLANNING GROUP | TEWES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEIXEIRA FINANCIAL GROUP | TCFN (THE CAROLINAS FINANCIAL NETWORK) | TAX & FINANCIAL PARTNERS INC | TAUZIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TARA FINANCIAL GROUP | SUMMIT PLANNING GROUP | SUCCESSFUL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC WEALTH PLANNERS, LLC | STEPHEN B. EBBECKE & ASSOCIATES | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC | SHORELINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAGE WEALTH PARTNERS | SAGE FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS | SAGE FINANCIAL | S.A.MAPES WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | RUBY FINANCIAL PLANNING | RONALD KYZAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | RISE UP FINANCIAL | REYNOLDS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | QUINONES FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | QUANTUM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | PROVIDENCE PARTNERS | PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL PLANNING | PREMIER ADVISOR GROUP LLC | PILOT FINANCIAL | PHOENIX WEALTH PARTNERS LLC | PERRY PLANNING GROUP | PASSMORE PLANNING PROFESSIONALS | PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | PARABLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OSAIC FS, INC. | ONLY FINANCE LLC | OAKHOUSE ADVISORS | NUTMEG ADVISORY GROUP | NEW BEGINNINGS WEALTH ADVISORS | NATHAN LEE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MOULTON FINANCIAL GROUP | MONEY MATTERS OF AMERICA, INC | MMC BENEFITS LLC | MCWILLIAMS FINANCIAL GROUP | MAJEWSKI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAINSTAY FINANCIAL LLC | M.A.T. FINANCIAL SERVICES | LOWERY FINANCIAL | LOURDES CORUJO FINANCIAL SERVICES | LINDLOFF WEALTH ADVISORS | LINDA CORUJO RETIREMENT CENTER | LINCOLN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | LENNOX INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL LLC | LEGACY PLANNING SOLUTIONS | LAURA TETER | LANDMARK INSURANCE & FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KOLIBRI FINANCIAL GROUP | KMK FINANCIAL GROUP | KENSINGTON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KEM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEENA WEALTH, INC. | JOHN AZZARA ASSOCIATES | JMG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JESSICA C LAMB, FINANCIAL ADVISOR | JEFFERSON PILOT SECURITIES CORPORATION | JEFFERSON PILOT SECURITIES CORP | JEFFERSON FINANCIAL GROUP | HYNES BENEFITS FINANCIAL SERVICES | HORIZON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | HERITAGE ADVISORY GROUP | HEALTH & WEALTH PARTNERS LLC | HATTERAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRIS & COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HAIRSTON, JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES | GV. FINANCIAL | GROTHAUS FINANCIAL GROUP | GREENE & ASSOCIATES INTEGRATED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | GOING FINANCIAL | GERMANO FINANCIAL | GALLAGHER - HEFFERON ADVISORS | FORWARD FINANCIAL LLC | FORT BEND FINANCIAL | FISCALLY FIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | FIRST HEARTLAND FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL CONCEPTS INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | FARM FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. | FAITH FINANCIAL | EUGENE W. HARRIS & CO. | ENGLER FINANCIAL | DIFEDERICO FINANCIAL | DEBRA L IANUCCI INSURANCE AGENCY, INC DBA DISTINCTIVE FINANCIAL | DAWN GORDON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DALA FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | CREATIVE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | CORUJO ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | COMPSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | CHUBB SECURITIES CORPORATION | CHISHOLM TRAIL FINANCIAL GROUP | CHARTERED FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES LTD | CFS OF PUERTO RICO | CATALDO FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPUTO FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | C. BEACH BROWN | BCR FINANCIAL SERVICES | BAUMANN FINANCIAL | BAREFOOT FINANCIAL PLANNING | BALDWIN & CLARK ADVISOR SERVICES | APPALACHIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALPHA OMEGA WEALTH PARTNERS | ALL AMERICAN WEALTH | ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP
CRD#: 3870 / SEC#: 801-23151, 8-14609
BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/30/2025
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Contact information
Main Address
1301 South Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Mailing Address
Po Box 2239, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2239
Phone number
(800) 237-3813
Established
New Hampshire since 01/21/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
655
FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BONISTEEL, TIMOTHY DAVID | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4943070 |
| CAMPBELL, CLAUDE A. | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND AML OFFICER | 5342571 |
| CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN | CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR | 3132991 |
| DIMONDA, JOHN ROBERT | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR | 1805436 |
| SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 2627931 |
| SCHMIDT, DAVID MARTIN | FINOP AND TREASURER | 5675524 |
| SHEFTIC, JEFFREY JUDE | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1881657 |
| WALTERS, EDWARD NIGEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 2391434 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 21,454 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,483,164,358 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 22 |
| Arbitration | 6 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2023 | ||
| 11/21/2022 |
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