KW
Kenneth L. Ward
INNOVATION PARTNERS
Charlotte, NC 28210
CRD#: 1078075
Some features on this profile are disabled
KW
Kenneth Lediard WardINNOVATION PARTNERS
Professional summary
Kenneth Lediard Ward is a registered financial professional currently at INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kenneth is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Kenneth has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view Kenneth Lediard Ward's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
May 27, 2026 - Present
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past
September 5, 2023 - May 15, 2026
VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS
BD
CRD#: 298105
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
July 13, 2022 - August 1, 2023
TOEWS ASSET MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 106304
NORTHFIELD, NJ
Past
July 8, 2022 - August 1, 2023
NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past
September 3, 2019 - June 14, 2022
G.DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 155071
RYE, NY
Past
August 22, 2017 - November 15, 2018
QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past
January 15, 2013 - November 1, 2016
DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 1, 2011 - November 8, 2012
G.DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 155071
RYE, NY
Past
April 7, 2009 - August 26, 2011
G.RESEARCH, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7353
RYE, NY
Past
October 9, 2008 - January 2, 2009
HATTERAS CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 143365
RALEIGH, NC
Past
April 10, 2003 - December 19, 2005
OFI PRIVATE INVESTMENTS INC
RIA
CRD#: 107807
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 12, 2003 - September 4, 2008
OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 13, 2001 - March 11, 2003
B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 25, 1999 - November 6, 2000
TEJAS SECURITIES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 36705
AUSTIN, TX
Past
June 10, 1998 - June 29, 1999
PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past
April 25, 1996 - May 15, 1998
VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past
July 15, 1985 - April 10, 1996
LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC
BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
December 21, 1982 - May 8, 1985
CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5478
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
RR
New Mexico(5/27/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
Loading...
Contact information
Main Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone number
(704) 708-5461
Established
North Carolina since 11/19/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
297
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
