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John R. Kelly

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CRD#: 1222711
JK

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.

John Richard Kelly III was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 5, Series 15, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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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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None

Experience


Past

November 20, 2007 - August 26, 2019

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110897
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 2, 2006 - November 16, 2007

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

August 9, 2005 - November 16, 2007

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

March 27, 2002 - August 3, 2005

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 27, 2002 - August 3, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

August 25, 1999 - January 28, 2002

J. SCOTT SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 47007
GOLDEN, CO
Past

November 7, 1995 - May 11, 1998

KFS BD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 490
OMAHA, NE
Past

August 30, 1991 - October 17, 1995

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 21, 1983 - September 26, 1991

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ZI
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 110897 / SEC#: 801-40592

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1992 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/26/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 6/15/1989
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 12/7/1984
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/31/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


ZI
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 110897 / SEC#: 801-40592

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1992 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
101 N. Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 265-9266
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
122

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ZACKS ADV PART 2 & APPENDIX 1 05 2025 (5/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,050
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 12,414,372,511

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Company Information


ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 110897

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