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John M. Kern

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CRD#: 1375690
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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.

John Mackenzie Kern, who also goes by John Mckenzie Kern, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. John had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Mckenzie Kern

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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Experience


Past

August 29, 2019 - February 18, 2020

CAROFIN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 298717
BREVARD, NC
Past

July 30, 2010 - September 22, 2017

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 30, 2010 - September 22, 2017

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
SEATTLE, WA
Past

October 2, 2007 - July 19, 2010

BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 107105
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 2007 - July 19, 2010

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
SEATTLE, WA
Past

October 24, 2005 - October 2, 2007

QUELLOS FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137247
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 14, 2005 - November 2, 2007

QUELLOS PRIVATE CAPITAL MARKETS, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 135935
SEATTLE, WA
Past

October 16, 2001 - March 15, 2004

QUELLOS FIXED INCOME ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108912
SEATTLE, WA
Past

October 16, 2001 - October 2, 2007

QUELLOS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP

RIA
CRD#: 106683
SEATTLE, WA
Past

September 24, 2001 - October 24, 2005

CFT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46226
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

October 1, 1997 - February 1, 2000

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 7, 1997 - October 1, 1997

MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 4357
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 13, 1995 - April 16, 1997

CAMBRIDGE PARTNERS, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 37923
Past

September 24, 1985 - March 28, 1995

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY

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: 8/29/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/28/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CAROFIN, LLC
CAROFIN, LLC

CRD#: 298717 / SEC#: , 8-70224

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


Main Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Phone number
(828) 393-0088
Established
North Carolina since 05/03/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLCMEMBER - COMMON41970
CAROFIN HOLDINGS, INC.MEMBER - COMMON
DRAKE, PHILIP CALVINMEMBER - PREFERRED
STAR, JOSHUA S.MEMBER - PREFERRED3244678
GILMORE, NICHOLAS CRAIGCTO, COO-CFO AND FINOP5181593
MILHAUPT, PETER STUARTMANAGER728310
ROBERTS, BRUCE VICTORCCO1489110

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Company Information


CAROFIN, LLC

CRD#: 298717

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