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Douglas P. Kinsey

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP
Oakwood, OH 45419
CRD#: 1223159
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Professional summary


Douglas Paul Kinsey, AIF, CFP, CIMA, who also goes by Doug Kinsey, is a registered financial advisor ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC. Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Douglas has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Biography


I have been working with individual clients since 1983 and am experienced in all aspects of personal financial planning, with particular expertise in retirement income planning, investment strategy and management, tax planning and risk management issues. My business partner, Darren Harp, also has an extensive background in a variety of investment and wealth management considerations. Together, we also provide selective guidance and implementation advice to corporate pension and 401(k) plans.
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Question & Answer


What makes you the best choice for clients?
In addition to my years of experience in this profession, I continue to add to my skillset through various credentialing programs, particularly in the area of alternative / private assets. My firm is exclusively a client fiduciary.
What are your service offerings?
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Investment Planning
Business Succession Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Divorce Planning
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Corporate Executives
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Professional Athletes or Enter...
Socially Responsible Investmen...
Which demographics do you typically serve?
Gen X (44-59)
Baby Boomers (78-60)
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
How do you get paid?
Fixed / Negotiated Fee
Percentage of Assets
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Personal quote


What you can dream, you can do.

Aliases


Doug Kinsey

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Douglas Paul Kinsey's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 1999

Education


Harvard University

Maser of Liberal Arts - Management and Strategy

2020

The Ohio State University

BA - Political Science

1983

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate - Negotiation Mastery

2017

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate - Leading with Finance

2016

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate - HBX CORe - Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, Financial Accounting

2016

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate - Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen

2015

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate - Alternative Investments

2025

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate - Certificte of Specialization - Accounting and Finance

2025

Experience


Current

April 27, 2011 - Present

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2305 Far Hills Avenue Suite 206, Oakwood, OH 45419
RIA
CRD#: 140643
Oakwood, OH
Past

March 27, 2007 - May 14, 2010

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140643
OAKWOOD, OH
Past

February 1, 2005 - March 23, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
DAYTON, OH
Past

August 6, 2003 - March 23, 2007

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
DAYTON, OH
Past

March 16, 2001 - June 24, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
DAYTON, OH
Past

February 28, 2000 - June 24, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 27, 1999 - March 15, 2000

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 3, 1996 - December 31, 1998

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 21, 1993 - May 7, 1996

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 1, 1989 - September 16, 1991

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 25, 1985 - January 21, 1989

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Past

December 28, 1983 - October 29, 1984

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881

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".
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ARTISAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140643 / SEC#: 801-112759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2018 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(4/27/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/15/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/8/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ARTISAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140643 / SEC#: 801-112759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2305 Far Hills Avenue Suite 206, Oakwood, OH 45419
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 752-6644
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP FORM ADV PART 2A (MARCH 18, 2025) (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts917
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 282,024,707

Red Flags


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Company Information


ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140643Oakwood, OH 45419

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