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Kenneth W. Hightower

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CRD#: 1236044
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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.

Kenneth William Hightower, who also goes by Ken Hightower, Kenneth Hightower, Kenneth William Hightowr, was a registered financial professional .

Kenneth is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Kenneth had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ken Hightower | Kenneth Hightower | Kenneth William Hightowr

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

March 13, 2015 - October 6, 2020

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 13, 2015 - October 6, 2020

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 8, 2014 - September 18, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 8, 2014 - September 18, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 29, 2008 - April 3, 2013

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 29, 2008 - April 3, 2013

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 10, 2008 - December 31, 2008

401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 116606
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 23, 2006 - July 24, 2006

401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 116606
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 28, 2006 - December 31, 2008

401(K) INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31150
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 6, 2006 - February 28, 2006

INVESMART ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 108731
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 1, 2006 - February 28, 2006

INVESMART SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104168
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 13, 2004 - December 31, 2004

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 8, 2002 - January 13, 2004

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
DENVER, CO
Past

June 6, 2002 - January 13, 2004

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

May 17, 2001 - February 7, 2002

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO
Past

April 11, 2000 - May 16, 2001

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO
Past

August 20, 1998 - April 3, 2000

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1998 - March 3, 1998

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 13, 1997 - January 1, 1998

NATIONSSECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 32542
Past

March 5, 1996 - August 13, 1997

BOATMEN'S INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17533
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 25, 1994 - March 4, 1996

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 20, 1992 - May 20, 1994

SWBC INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 28861
Past

April 20, 1987 - November 24, 1987

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
Past

September 3, 1986 - February 27, 1987

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 260
Past

March 4, 1985 - May 27, 1986

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

March 19, 1984 - October 5, 1984

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/22/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN JVP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCISPRESIDENT2039032

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures


Regulatory Event36
Arbitration9

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Company Information


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

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