Patricia C. Brennan
KEY FINANCIAL | CEO
West Chester, PA 19380
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CRD#: 1454607
Professional summary
Patricia Clark Brennan, CFP®, who also goes by Patricia Brennan, Patricia Clark, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEY FINANCIAL, INC. located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Patricia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Patricia has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
Patti Brennan, CFP®, CFS, is the President and CEO of Key Financial. While she is now recognized as one of the top advisors in America, her path was unlike anyone else’s. After graduating from Georgetown University with a degree in nursing, Patti worked in oncology and as an ICU nurse before channeling her compassion for others to work as a financial planner. Her intellectual capacity is as boundless as her energy, and in 1990 Patti founded Key Financial while also raising four children. Like most startup businesses, it was small–just Patti and a part time employee that worked out of a converted laundry room just off the kitchen. A combination of interpersonal skills and keen attention to detail has helped Key Financial grow. This large and well established firm manages to maintain that intimate relationship serving people they consider family. Thirty years later, the firm manages nearly $1 billion with a retention rate of 98% that is the envy of the industry. Patti’s vision, her ability to solve problems and the desire to serve each client is infectious and shared by every member of her team. Clients have security knowing this deep bench is unlike any others, and they will be taken care of like family for the rest of their lives, and beyond.
Through a culture rooted in the tenets of wisdom, perspective and commitment, the Key Financial team provides each client with a personalized financial plan with multiple scenarios, stress tests and what ifs. This approach to concierge service has resulted in a new standard for the client experience, and paired with Patti’s unique ability to communicate complex financial concepts through understandable terms, has garnered recognition by Forbes, The Financial Times and Barron’s as one of the top advisors in America year after year for over a decade.
While Patti Brennan is known nationally for her comprehensive services, she is also recognized locally as a loving mother of four children and dedicated member of the community. Patti maintains a close connection by holding seats on the boards of various institutions and non-profits, such as University of Pennsylvania Chester County Hospital, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Connect Thru Cancer. Patti is invited to speak at conferences throughout America, and as a former board member of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), has been the keynote speaker for their annual Economic Review each year for the past eleven years. Patti has guided standing-room-only audiences with her wisdom, perspective and practical advice through some of the most challenging times in our country.
However, she has never forgotten her days in the “laundry room” and brings that humility and compassion to every aspect of the client experience.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Trust & estate planning
Financial planning
Loans/credit services
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Patricia Brennan | Patricia Clark
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. FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Owner NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HRS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/1985 ADDRESS: 1023 Hidden Hollow Lane, West Chester PA 19380 DESCRIPTION: Insurance sales - term life, LTC, permanent life, disability insurance 2. TURKS HEAD HEALTH SERVICES BOARD POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Non Profit INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/01/2014 ADDRESS: Chester County Hospital, 701 East Marshall Street, West Chester PA 19380 DESCRIPTION: Oversee the ongoing activities of Turks Head Health Center, and outpatient center which is a separate entity from Chester County Hospital. This is a board that meets 4 times a year. Hospital owns certain clinics outside of the hospital grounds and this entity manages those operations. Advisor serves on the board to control the management of these holdings. 3. CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INVESTMENT COMMITTEE POSITION: Committee Member NATURE: Non Profit Foundation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/15/2014 ADDRESS: 1023 Hidden Hollow Lane, West Chester PA 19380 DESCRIPTION: I have been asked to serve on the Investment Committee for the Foundation of the Chester County Hospital. Listen to the managers who invest the money for the Foundation 4. KEY FINANCIAL, INC POSITION: President, CEO NATURE: Corporation - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HRS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/1990 ADDRESS: 1045 Andrew Drive, Suite A, West Chester PA 19380 DESCRIPTION: Certified Financial Planner (CFP) providing comprehensive financial planning - investment monitoring and management, estate planning, college education planning. 5. CONNECT THROUGH CANCER POSITION: Board Member NATURE: It is a 501(c) 3 non-profit INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HRS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 381 Jenissa Drive, West Chester PA 19382 DESCRIPTION: Meet quarterly to provide feedback on the direction of the organization, services provided; and fundraising activities. 6. PATTI BRENNAN POSITION: Author NATURE: I wrote a book called "Am I Going to Be Okay?" which has been published with Forbes Books and will be out via Amazon on November 26th. The process has taken 6 years. The manuscript has gone through advertising compliance and they mandated that I hire an outside Compliance Company called Red Oak read and make any changes necessary - which I did - twice - for 5k each time. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HRS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/26/2024 ADDRESS: 1023 Hidden Hollow Lane, WEST CHESTER PA 19380 DESCRIPTION: The hard work is done! Now its just a matter of doing posts on Forbes website (which will and have been preapproved) I have not promoted the activity on my personal website and understand that this website needs to be approved as well. It is not built yet. I think the address is PattiBrennan.com
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1989
Education
Nursing, Financial Planning and Services
1977 - 1981
Experience
Current
July 22, 1997 - Present
KEY FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 1045a Andrew Drive, West Chester, PA 19380RIA
CRD#: 116240
West Chester, PA
Current
April 1, 1997 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 1560 Mcdaniel Drive, West Chester, PA 19380Office #2: 1045 Andrew Drive Suite A, West Chester, PA 19380RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
West Chester, PA
Past
April 5, 2005 - September 29, 2011
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
ARDMORE, PA
Past
January 15, 1991 - February 12, 1991
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past
November 15, 1989 - April 1, 1997
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
April 25, 1986 - November 15, 1989
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 6403
Past
January 21, 1986 - May 1, 1986
ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5774
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KF
KEY FINANCIAL, INC.
KEY FINANCIAL, INC.
CRD#: 116240 / SEC#: 801-107742
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2016 Approved)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/18/2016 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2016 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2016 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 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
Alabama(1/8/2013)
RR
Alaska(5/30/2012)
RR
Arizona(1/26/2007)
RR
Arkansas(5/15/2019)
RR
California(4/10/2000)
RR
Colorado(6/12/2002)
RR
Connecticut(9/6/2002)
RR
Delaware(4/1/1997)
RR
District of Columbia(1/19/2005)
RR
Florida(5/27/1997)
RR
Georgia(6/22/1999)
RR
Hawaii(4/30/2013)
RR
Illinois(6/22/1999)
RR
Indiana(9/1/2000)
RR
Iowa(8/12/2021)
RR
Kansas(10/16/2024)
RR
Kentucky(9/6/2002)
RR
Louisiana(6/12/2002)
RR
Maine(10/18/2011)
RR
Maryland(6/22/1999)
RR
Massachusetts(1/12/2001)
RR
Michigan(11/27/2019)
RR
Minnesota(6/12/2002)
RR
Mississippi(9/8/2005)
RR
Missouri(6/12/2002)
RR
Montana(5/2/2024)
RR
Nebraska(8/18/2011)
RR
Nevada(9/13/2000)
RR
New Hampshire(9/6/2002)
RR
New Jersey(4/1/1997)
RR
New Mexico(6/22/1999)
RR
New York(6/22/1999)
RR
North Carolina(4/11/2000)
RR
Ohio(6/12/2002)
RR
Oklahoma(11/22/2011)
RR
Oregon(12/10/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/1/1997)
IAR
Pennsylvania(11/6/1997)
RR
Puerto Rico(4/24/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(2/12/2003)
RR
South Carolina(1/27/1999)
RR
South Dakota(6/9/2022)
RR
Tennessee(3/6/2024)
RR
Texas(1/21/2000)
IAR
Texas(5/10/2005)
RR
Utah(8/6/2003)
RR
Vermont(8/23/2017)
RR
Virginia(5/23/1997)
RR
Washington(6/12/2002)
RR
West Virginia(2/12/2003)
RR
Wisconsin(9/11/2014)
RR
Wyoming(2/13/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
KF
KEY FINANCIAL, INC.
KEY FINANCIAL, INC.
CRD#: 116240 / SEC#: 801-107742
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2016 Approved)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/18/2016 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2016 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2016 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Terminated)Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
1045a Andrew Drive, West Chester, PA 19380
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 429-9050
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
35
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,622 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,457,029,591 |
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