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Kent G. Forsey

HILLSPRING FINANCIAL
SURPRISE, AZ 85378
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CRD#: 1514412
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Professional summary


Kent Garry Forsey, CFP®, who also goes by Kent Forsey, is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLSPRING FINANCIAL, INC. located in Surprise, Arizona.

Kent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Kent has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kent Forsey

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)Independently licensed to sell insurance (2)las Dunas Lot 93, LLC/ Las Dunas Lot 11, LLC/ Coast of Mexico, LLC/ Castle at Cortez, LLC/ Las Dunas Storage, LLC; Not investment related. Owner; for individual real estate investing; 01/2023; Less than 1 hour Month; maintain books and records. (2) Sandridge Investments, LLC; No; Rapid City, SD; Investing of trust assets; Manager; 01/2024; Less than 1% of time a month; Less than 1% of time during security trading hours a month; reconcile books and records

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2013

Experience


Current

October 20, 2010 - Present

HILLSPRING FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 12213 W. Bell Road Suite 209, Surprise, AZ 85378
RIA
CRD#: 113938
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 22, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 22, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

April 15, 2005 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

April 15, 2005 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

July 1, 2003 - April 18, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SURPRISE, AZ
Past

July 1, 2003 - April 18, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 23, 2001 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7471
SUN CITY, AZ
Past

February 12, 2001 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 1992 - February 27, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 14, 1987 - February 4, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 1987 - October 19, 1987

SHERWOOD CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10474
Past

July 23, 1986 - February 10, 1987

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

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".
HF
HILLSPRING FINANCIAL, INC.
CENTER FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | HILLSPRING FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 113938 / SEC#: 801-130993

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2024 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2024 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(10/21/2010)
IAR
Texas
(2/14/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/9/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HF
HILLSPRING FINANCIAL, INC.
CENTER FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | HILLSPRING FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 113938 / SEC#: 801-130993

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2024 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2024 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
12213 W. Bell Road Suite 209, Surprise, AZ 85378
Mailing Address
Phone number
(623) 583-6141
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A - SEC (3/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts641
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 154,788,350

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Company Information


HILLSPRING FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 113938Surprise, AZ 85378

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