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Judd S. Kessler

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CRD#: 1084958
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Professional summary


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Judd Stuart Kessler was a registered financial professional .

Judd is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Judd had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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KESSLER & ASSOCIATES MARKETS FINANCIAL, ESTATE AND LEGAL PLANNING. ABACUS DATA SYSTEMS, INC ORIGINATES AND MARKETS LEGAL/FINANCIAL AND ESTATE PLANNING SOFTWARE. BOTH KESSLER ASSOCIATES AND ABACUS DATA SYSTEMS ARE LOCATED AT 9191 TOWNE CENTRE DR. SUITE 180 SAN DIEGO, CA 92122. THE NORMAL WORKING MONTH CONSISTS OF 160 HOURS. 10 HOURS PER MONTH ARE SPENT ON BEHALF OF PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES AND THE BALANCE (150 HOURS) ARE SPENT ON BEHALF OF KESSLER & ASSOCIATES AND ABACUS DATA SYSTEMS, INC. MR. KESSLER IS A CALIFORNIA LICENSED ATTORNEY.

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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

March 30, 1998 - January 13, 2023

PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6751
Mendota Heights, MN
Past

February 13, 1987 - April 13, 2009

PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6751
Mendota Heights, MN
Past

September 5, 1984 - January 9, 1987

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
Past

December 21, 1982 - September 24, 1984

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/18/1982
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm


PF
PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FRANCHETT FINANCIAL SERVICES | THE KESSLER FINANCIAL GROUP | TARARA ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | MONTGOMERY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | LENANDER FINANCIAL ADVISORY, INC. | LARSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | KAYE FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 6751 / SEC#: 801-11036, 8-18027

BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/05/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
1210 Northland Drive Suite 190, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 405-9000
Established
Minnesota since 03/14/1972
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC - FIRM BROCHURE - PART 2A OF FORM ADV 2022 (3/22/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MCCOY, DONALD LEAVITTPRESIDENT-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER-TREASURER2925876
CARTER MCCOY, DEBORAHBOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY5054677
GUSTAFSON, TRACY ANNESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT5313898

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts501
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 96,370,898

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Company Information


PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6751

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