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Brian M. Kenney

AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES
Hingham, MA 02043
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CRD#: 1694580
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Professional summary


Brian Michael Kenney is a registered financial advisor currently at AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES located in Hingham, Massachusetts and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Hingham, Massachusetts.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Brian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Brian Kenney is dually registered as an Investment Advisor Representative with AFG Fiduciary Services Limited Partnership (since 12/2020) and as a Registered Representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. ("PKS" since 12/2020). Business is conducted from 2 Essington Dr., Hingham, MA 02043. Approximately 90% of Mr. Kenney's time is spent as an Investment Advisor Representative and the balance as a Registered Representative. AFG and PKS are not affiliated entities. 2) Licensed insurance agent. Not investment-related. 2 Essington Dr., Hingham, MA 02043. Insurance sales. Independent insurance agent. 6/2003. 7 hours/month. 1 hour during securities trading hours. Provide fixed and indexed annuity solutions for clients and recommendations and implementations of insurance sales. 3) Activity Name: PKSF Investment Related: Yes Location: At registered Location Position: Agent Nature: Fixed Insurance/Annuity Start Date: 6/2023 Hour Devoted: 7 hrs/mo During Securities Hrs: 1 hr/mo Duties: Provide fixed annuity and insurance solutions for clients' needs.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 4, 2021 - Present

AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES

Office #1: 2 Essington Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
RIA
CRD#: 309943
Hingham, MA
Current

December 22, 2020 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 2 Hms Essington Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
BD
CRD#: 35747
Hingham, MA
Past

December 2, 2020 - December 4, 2020

AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 309943
HINGHAM, MA
Past

October 5, 2015 - December 17, 2020

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
HINGHAM, MA
Past

October 2, 2015 - December 17, 2020

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
HINGHAM, MA
Past

July 22, 2009 - October 5, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
HINGHAM, MA
Past

June 29, 2009 - October 5, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
HINGHAM, MA
Past

November 23, 1994 - June 15, 2009

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
BRAINTREE, MA
Past

September 23, 1989 - June 15, 2009

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
BRAINTREE, MA
Past

December 20, 1988 - September 21, 1989

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6848
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

August 31, 1987 - December 19, 1988

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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".
AF
AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES
AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES | AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

CRD#: 309943 / SEC#: 801-119539

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2020 Approved)

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
(12/23/2020)
RR
California
(1/26/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(12/22/2020)
RR
Florida
(12/22/2020)
RR
Maine
(12/22/2020)
RR
Maryland
(11/10/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/22/2020)
IAR
Massachusetts
(1/4/2021)
RR
Nevada
(2/17/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/22/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/27/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/27/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/12/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(6/27/2023)
RR
Texas
(12/22/2020)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2021)
RR
Vermont
(12/22/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/13/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/27/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AF
AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES
AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES | AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

CRD#: 309943 / SEC#: 801-119539

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Essington Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 741-2540
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AFG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE, BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, AND PRIVACY POLICY (2/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts442
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 229,162,602

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Company Information


AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES

CRD#: 309943Hingham, MA 02043

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