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John R. Kirwan

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Matthews, NC 28105
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CRD#: 1313695
JK

Professional summary


John Robert Kirwan is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Matthews, North Carolina.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1.) CAROLINA FINANCIAL PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC - PRESIDENT - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - MATTHEWS, NC - SINCE 01/2019 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) CAROLINA FINANCIAL PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC - PRESIDENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - MATTHEWS, NC - SINCE 01/2016 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) SFL TRANSPORTATION - CDL DRIVER - CDL DRIVER PART TIME WEEKEND - CHARLOTTE, NC - SINCE 10/2021 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
None

Experience


Current

November 13, 2008 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 250 N. Trade St Suite 301, Matthews, NC 28105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Matthews, NC
Current

November 7, 2008 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 250 N. Trade St Suite 301, Matthews, NC 28105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Matthews, NC
Past

September 8, 2004 - November 13, 2008

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

March 17, 1995 - November 13, 2008

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

July 18, 1994 - March 14, 1995

THE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 32788
ALBEMARLE, NC
Past

April 4, 1992 - March 25, 1994

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

September 25, 1991 - October 28, 1991

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 20, 1991 - August 22, 1991

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

September 14, 1989 - January 17, 1991

PLANNED MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14733
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 12, 1988 - October 11, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 1987 - September 20, 1988

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
Past

November 17, 1986 - November 5, 1987

FIRST TRYON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17648
Past

December 19, 1984 - November 25, 1986

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287

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".
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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
Alabama
(11/7/2008)
RR
Arizona
(8/28/2018)
RR
California
(4/25/2023)
RR
Colorado
(6/17/2022)
RR
Florida
(11/7/2008)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2009)
RR
Illinois
(3/8/2016)
RR
Montana
(1/14/2021)
RR
New York
(11/7/2008)
RR
North Carolina
(11/7/2008)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/13/2008)
RR
Ohio
(11/7/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(11/7/2008)
RR
Tennessee
(6/30/2021)
RR
Texas
(11/7/2008)
IAR
Texas
(1/6/2009)
RR
Virginia
(11/7/2008)
RR
West Virginia
(2/12/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/7/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES FORM ADV PART 2A - 8.23.2024 (3/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC.GENERAL PARTNER
BAKER, MICHAEL APRESIDENT4037933
BAKER, MICHAEL ACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO)4037933
CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2401020
HAUER, DAVE BVICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4018434
OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER2957427
SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVISVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)6232253

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,834
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,637,349,683

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Arbitration3

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Company Information


UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804Matthews, NC 28105

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