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Brooks S. Kennedy

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CRD#: 1114433
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Professional summary


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Brooks Stevens Kennedy was a registered financial professional .

Brooks is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Brooks had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 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

January 2, 2003 - December 22, 2020

SECURE PLANNING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42179
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

March 27, 2000 - December 31, 2002

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

July 29, 1986 - April 7, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

August 27, 1984 - July 21, 1986

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
Past

January 5, 1984 - November 5, 1984

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
Past

November 18, 1983 - July 17, 1984

MBA EQUITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7911
Past

June 6, 1983 - November 19, 1984

BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 87

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".
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SECURE PLANNING, LLC
FINN WEALTH ADVISORS | SECURE PLANNING, LLC | SECURE PLANNING, INC. | SECURE PLANNING INC | SECURE PLANNING

CRD#: 42179 / SEC#: 801-55630, 8-49737

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/19/1998 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/20/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SP
SECURE PLANNING, LLC
FINN WEALTH ADVISORS | SECURE PLANNING, LLC | SECURE PLANNING, INC. | SECURE PLANNING INC | SECURE PLANNING

CRD#: 42179 / SEC#: 801-55630, 8-49737

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/19/1998 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
42 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Mailing Address
42 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone number
(603) 433-5515
Established
New Hampshire since 10/10/1990
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SECURE PLANNING, LLC ADV DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EDWARD J. MALLON REVOCABLE TRUST, EDWARD J MALLON TRUSTEEOWNER
DUGAN, LISA ANNEEXECUTIVE OFFICER2979629
GENDRON, KAREN MARIEFINOP1503330
MALLON, EDWARD JOHN JRPRESIDENT/TRUSTEE317980
SMITH, JULIANNE MARYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4751604

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts868
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 169,334,279

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Company Information


SECURE PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 42179

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