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William D. Kessler
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Athol, MA 01331
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CRD#: 1645594
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Professional summary
William David Kessler, ChFC®, who also goes by Bill Kessler, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC located in Athol, Massachusetts.
William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. William has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bill Kessler
Other business activities
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1) Kessler Investments (DBA); Investment Related; 2070 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331; Start Date: 01/1987; Owner; 160 Hrs. per month; 160 Hrs. during trading; Sale of Fixed Insurance Products 2) 2070 Main Street Athol, MA ; Investment Related; Landlord/Property owner; 1 Hr. per month; 0 Hrs. during trading; Rental property 3) Athol Savings Bank Trustee; Not Investment Related; 388 Main Street Athol, MA 01331; Start Date: 12/31/2002; Trustee; 2 Hrs. per month; 0 Hrs. during trading; Trustee for local bank, attend quarterly meetings 4) Grand Lodge of Massachusetts; Not Investment Related; 186 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111; Start Date: 12/27/2010; Fraternity, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Hrs. per month; 0 Hrs. during trading; Fraternity, charitable work
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
May 16, 2007 - Present
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 2070 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331RIA
BD
CRD#: 137945
Athol, MA
Current
November 9, 2006 - Present
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 2070 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331RIA
BD
CRD#: 137945
Athol, MA
Past
October 18, 2002 - November 21, 2006
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
ATHOL, MA
Past
March 1, 1988 - May 1, 1997
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
March 1, 1988 - October 29, 2002
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
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".
FF
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
7 PILLARS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ZINAICH CAPITAL & RISK MANAGEMENT | WELCH BENEFIT GROUP | WEINBERG FINANCIAL ADVISORY | WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | WARNOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | WARNOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | VOYAGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VEYDT/KING & COMPANY, INC. | TRUESENSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TPA FINANCIAL | TIMMICK FINANCIAL GROUP | THE ZIMMER FINANCIAL GROUP | THE INVESTMENT CENTER | THE CORNERSTONE GROUP | TAYLOR FINANCIAL | T & G FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT LEGACY GROUP | STATONWALSH | SOUND CHOICE FINANCIAL LLC | SOLID ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | SKYSON FINANCIAL GROUP | SERVANT LEADER INVESTORS | SENIOR FINANCIALS, LLC | RONALD HAMMONS | RIGG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RESOLUTE RETIREMENT CONSULTING | PASCARELLA PLANNING GROUP | OVERDORF FINANCIAL | NOBLE FINANCIAL | MORGAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MILLER FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCORD LLC | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | MASSEY INVESTMENT GROUP | MARYLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MARSHA ROSENBERG | MARQUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | MAGIS WEALTH LEADERSHIP | LIPCHIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | LIM FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME WEALTHCARE FAMILY OFFICE | LIFEHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | LAMBERTSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | KUDERER FINANCIAL LLC | KESSLER INVESTMENTS | K WEST FINANCIAL PLANNING | JLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JARDON CONSULTING, LLC | J. C. KIDD & ASSOCIATES, INC. | INTEGRA FINANCIAL | HOFFMANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HERKERT & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GUIDED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | GOULART PARTNERS | GOSEN INVESTMENTS, LLC | GERHART FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | FURTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | FTG SQUARED | FREDERICK FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC. | FOX WEALTH SOLUTIONS | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | FORT WASHINGTON FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL SECURITIES SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES | FAIRWAY FINANCIAL | EVERLY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ESTABROOK AND CO. | EDM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DREAMBRIDGE FINANCIAL | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT SERVICES | DHT FINANCIAL GROUP | DERICKSON FINANCIAL | DARRELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | COVENANT PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLSTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CHY FINANCIAL LLC | CHREST CPA TAX & FINANCIAL, PC | CARTOGRAPH WEALTH | CADRE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BROOKS FINANCIAL GROUP | BKG FINANCIAL, INC. | BISHOP ASSOCIATES,INC. | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP INC | BARRY AND CAMPAGNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | ASHER AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL | AQUINO FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | AGORA INVESTMENTS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 137945 / SEC#: 801-66892, 8-67137
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2006 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia 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
Arizona(6/17/2022)
RR
Connecticut(11/9/2006)
RR
Florida(11/9/2006)
RR
Georgia(6/17/2022)
RR
Louisiana(1/7/2020)
IAR
Louisiana(3/20/2024)
RR
Maine(9/3/2009)
RR
Maryland(11/9/2006)
RR
Massachusetts(11/9/2006)
IAR
Massachusetts(5/16/2007)
RR
Michigan(1/2/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(11/9/2006)
IAR
New Hampshire(6/17/2022)
RR
New Jersey(1/3/2019)
RR
New York(12/4/2015)
RR
North Carolina(11/9/2006)
RR
Oklahoma(1/2/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/9/2006)
RR
Rhode Island(1/2/2024)
RR
South Carolina(11/30/2011)
RR
Texas(1/3/2019)
IAR
Texas(6/17/2022)
RR
Vermont(1/5/2021)
RR
Virginia(11/9/2006)
RR
Washington(12/18/2013)
RR
Wisconsin(3/15/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FF
FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
7 PILLARS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ZINAICH CAPITAL & RISK MANAGEMENT | WELCH BENEFIT GROUP | WEINBERG FINANCIAL ADVISORY | WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | WARNOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | WARNOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | VOYAGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VEYDT/KING & COMPANY, INC. | TRUESENSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TPA FINANCIAL | TIMMICK FINANCIAL GROUP | THE ZIMMER FINANCIAL GROUP | THE INVESTMENT CENTER | THE CORNERSTONE GROUP | TAYLOR FINANCIAL | T & G FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SUMMIT LEGACY GROUP | STATONWALSH | SOUND CHOICE FINANCIAL LLC | SOLID ROCK WEALTH ADVISORS | SKYSON FINANCIAL GROUP | SERVANT LEADER INVESTORS | SENIOR FINANCIALS, LLC | RONALD HAMMONS | RIGG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RESOLUTE RETIREMENT CONSULTING | PASCARELLA PLANNING GROUP | OVERDORF FINANCIAL | NOBLE FINANCIAL | MORGAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MILLER FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCORD LLC | MASTERPIECE FINANCIAL GROUP | MASSEY INVESTMENT GROUP | MARYLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MARSHA ROSENBERG | MARQUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | MAGIS WEALTH LEADERSHIP | LIPCHIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | LIM FINANCIAL GROUP | LIFETIME WEALTHCARE FAMILY OFFICE | LIFEHOUSE FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | LAMBERTSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | KUDERER FINANCIAL LLC | KESSLER INVESTMENTS | K WEST FINANCIAL PLANNING | JLIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JARDON CONSULTING, LLC | J. C. KIDD & ASSOCIATES, INC. | INTEGRA FINANCIAL | HOFFMANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HERKERT & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GUIDED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT LAKES FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | GOULART PARTNERS | GOSEN INVESTMENTS, LLC | GERHART FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | FURTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | FTG SQUARED | FREDERICK FINANCIAL PLANNERS, INC. | FOX WEALTH SOLUTIONS | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC | FOUNDERS FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | FORT WASHINGTON FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL SECURITIES SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES | FAIRWAY FINANCIAL | EVERLY FINANCIAL SERVICES | ESTABROOK AND CO. | EDM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DREAMBRIDGE FINANCIAL | DIVERSIFIED RETIREMENT SERVICES | DHT FINANCIAL GROUP | DERICKSON FINANCIAL | DARRELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | COVENANT PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLSTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CHY FINANCIAL LLC | CHREST CPA TAX & FINANCIAL, PC | CARTOGRAPH WEALTH | CADRE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BROOKS FINANCIAL GROUP | BKG FINANCIAL, INC. | BISHOP ASSOCIATES,INC. | BENCHMARK FINANCIAL DESIGN GROUP INC | BARRY AND CAMPAGNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | ASHER AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL | AQUINO FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | AGORA INVESTMENTS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 137945 / SEC#: 801-66892, 8-67137
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2006 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1026 Cromwell Bridge Road Suite 100, Towson, MD 21286
Mailing Address
1026 Cromwell Bridge Road Suite 100, Towson, MD 21286
Phone number
(410) 308-9988
Established
Maryland since 09/21/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
141
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 17,774 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,317,831,000 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | ||
| 07/29/2024 | ||
| 09/20/2023 | ||
| 11/07/2022 |
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