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Kenneth J. Vilcheck

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CRD#: 1257025
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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 Joseph Vilcheck, who also goes by Ken VIlcheck, was a registered financial advisor .

Kenneth is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1985. Kenneth had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ken Vilcheck

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

May 3, 2012 - May 11, 2015

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 2, 2012 - May 11, 2015

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

March 16, 2009 - May 31, 2012

FINTRUST INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 139887
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

October 2, 2008 - May 31, 2012

FINTRUST BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41608
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

April 26, 2007 - March 12, 2009

GNI CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 114802
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 25, 2006 - May 7, 2007

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43730
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 1, 2006 - November 11, 2008

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43730
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

June 15, 2002 - April 24, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 31, 2002 - April 24, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

January 2, 2002 - June 11, 2002

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 13, 1988 - January 2, 2002

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 14, 1988 - July 1, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

October 5, 1987 - May 14, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

April 3, 1985 - October 15, 1987

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/4/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KI
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | PARTNERS SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECIRITIES, INC. | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES

CRD#: 42046 / SEC#: , 8-49672

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway 2-125, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Texas since 09/01/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KESTRA FINANCIAL, INCSOLE MEMBER
AMORE, JOHN VINCENTPRESIDENT5430932
CHESTER, KRISTEN LAWLESSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6896952
KANT, VINAYCHIEF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER7976827
PEDLOW, MICHAEL ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4871563
POER, JAMES LYNNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1983357
SCHOENBECK, MARK PAULEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2625829
YIN, YINCONTROLLER3219513
ZEGERS, SCOTT MATTHEWCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4831659

Disclosures


Regulatory Event14
Arbitration2

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Company Information


KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046

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