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Kathy J. Gordon
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
Snow Hill, MD 21863
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CRD#: 1266881
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Professional summary
Kathy Joy Gordon, who also goes by Kathy Simkins Gordon, Kathy Joy Lentz, Kathy Joy Palmer, Kathy Joy Simkins, Kathy Joy Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES located in Snow Hill, Maryland and VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC located in Snow Hill, Maryland.
Kathy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Kathy has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 51 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kathy Simkins Gordon | Kathy Joy Lentz | Kathy Joy Palmer | Kathy Joy Simkins | Kathy Joy Williams
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) The Kernaghan Foundation Inc. Not Investment related. Start date: 01/06/2016. Address: 223 S Washington St Snow Hill MD. Title: Secretary. Duties: Bookkeeping, annual tax return, annual disbursement of funds to non profit organizations. Time spent during regular hours: 2%. 2) Worcester County LOSAP Trust. Not Investment related. Start date: 01/06/1989. Address: 223 S Washington St Snow Hill MD. Title: Administrator. Duties: Recordkeeping and disbursement of funds to volunteer fireman of Worcester County. Time spent during regular hours: 1%. 3) Trilogy Tax Services. Not Investment related. Start date: 01/01/1988. Address: 223 S Washington St Snow Hill MD. Title: Tax Preparer. Duties: Preparation of individual and corporate tax returns. Time spent during regular hours: 10%.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 10, 2025 - Present
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
Office #1: 223 South Washington Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863RIA
CRD#: 116537
Snow Hill, MD
Current
September 3, 2025 - Present
VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 5953
Snow Hill, MD
Past
June 22, 2012 - June 26, 2024
J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 112294
SNOW HILL, MD
Past
May 29, 2012 - June 26, 2024
J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 124583
SNOW HILL, MD
Past
July 21, 2011 - May 17, 2012
ONYX WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 119558
SALISBURY, MD
Past
July 19, 2011 - April 30, 2012
CAMBRIDGE LEGACY SECURITIES L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 103722
SNOW HILL, MD
Past
December 12, 2008 - May 13, 2009
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
RIA
CRD#: 17609
SNOW HILL, MD
Past
November 14, 2008 - May 13, 2009
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
BD
CRD#: 17609
SNOW HILL, MD
Past
October 31, 2008 - November 3, 2008
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
RIA
CRD#: 17609
SNOW HILL, MD
Past
January 25, 1999 - November 14, 2008
MEDALLION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 45314
SNOW HILL, MD
Past
April 3, 1998 - November 14, 2008
MEDALLION ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 113788
SNOW HILL, MD
Past
August 1, 1996 - January 26, 1999
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past
January 1, 1996 - August 14, 1996
IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 17, 1988 - January 1, 1996
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 22710
Past
September 17, 1987 - October 24, 1988
SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6518
Past
March 25, 1987 - September 10, 1987
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 17437
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".
VA
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
4KAST ADVISORS LLC | WORDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLIAMS CAPITAL CORPORATION | WEALTH MARK ADVISORY SERVICES | WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | WCM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | WARD FINANCIAL | WALSH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | VANDERBILT FINANCIAL GROUP WESTPORT | VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES | THE RETIREMENT OPTIMIZATION GROUP | TAVERNIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TASK FORCE INVESTMENTS | STERLING CAPITOL LLC | SQUAW ISLAND LLC. | SKYE HARBOR FINANCIAL | SENTIGENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SENIOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | RAINBOW INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | QUALITY FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | PREMAC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP | PFG INVESTMENTS, LLC | MOREAU FINANCIAL PLANNING | MMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | LUNARIA FINANCIAL | KT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KING PLAN ADVISORY GROUP | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL EDGE INC | JACK CHITE & ASSOCIATES | J. BROWER & ASSOCIATES | INFINITE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES LLC | ILN SECURITIES LLC | HIRSCH ASSOCIATES | HARBORWISE FINANCIAL | HANSEN'S ADVISORY SERVICES | GRYPHON ASSET MANAGEMENT | GREENVEST | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | FAVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EVANS GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ENDEAVOR FINANCIAL GROUP | EMPOWERED INVESTMENTS | CURBELO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | CORNELIUS ASSET MANAGEMENT | CORE VALUE INVESTMENT GROUP | COMMON INTERESTS | CJW FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHASE KELLY | CHAMBERLAIN GROUP | CENTERED WEALTH | BRIN FINANCIAL | BAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK FINANCIAL | AMERICAN CENTURION FINANCIAL | ALPHA WAVE ADVISORS | AFTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ABUNDANCE WEALTH SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 116537 / SEC#: 801-77166
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2012 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2012 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2012 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2012 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2012 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Maryland(9/10/2025)
IAR
Maryland(9/10/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VA
VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES
4KAST ADVISORS LLC | WORDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLIAMS CAPITAL CORPORATION | WEALTH MARK ADVISORY SERVICES | WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | WCM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | WARD FINANCIAL | WALSH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | VANDERBILT FINANCIAL GROUP WESTPORT | VANDERBILT ADVISORY SERVICES | THE RETIREMENT OPTIMIZATION GROUP | TAVERNIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TASK FORCE INVESTMENTS | STERLING CAPITOL LLC | SQUAW ISLAND LLC. | SKYE HARBOR FINANCIAL | SENTIGENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SENIOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | RAINBOW INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | QUALITY FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | PREMAC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP | PFG INVESTMENTS, LLC | MOREAU FINANCIAL PLANNING | MMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | LUNARIA FINANCIAL | KT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KING PLAN ADVISORY GROUP | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL EDGE INC | JACK CHITE & ASSOCIATES | J. BROWER & ASSOCIATES | INFINITE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES LLC | ILN SECURITIES LLC | HIRSCH ASSOCIATES | HARBORWISE FINANCIAL | HANSEN'S ADVISORY SERVICES | GRYPHON ASSET MANAGEMENT | GREENVEST | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | FAVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EVANS GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ENDEAVOR FINANCIAL GROUP | EMPOWERED INVESTMENTS | CURBELO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | CORNELIUS ASSET MANAGEMENT | CORE VALUE INVESTMENT GROUP | COMMON INTERESTS | CJW FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHASE KELLY | CHAMBERLAIN GROUP | CENTERED WEALTH | BRIN FINANCIAL | BAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARK FINANCIAL | AMERICAN CENTURION FINANCIAL | ALPHA WAVE ADVISORS | AFTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ABUNDANCE WEALTH SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 116537 / SEC#: 801-77166
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2012 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2012 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2012 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2012 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2012 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2012 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2012 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Mailing Address
Phone number
(631) 845-5100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
161
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,470 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,111,673,883 |
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