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Kenneth A. Stern

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CRD#: 1754133
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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.

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Kenneth Aaron Stern, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Kenneth is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Kenneth had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

December 6, 2016 - January 2, 2019

INVESTMENT SECURITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 47536
San Diego, CA
Past

July 3, 2015 - December 3, 2025

LIDO

RIA
CRD#: 269866
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 28, 2014 - July 22, 2015

LIDO ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 119540
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 9, 2002 - December 18, 2014

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 23, 1999 - January 30, 2019

KEN STERN & ASSOCIATES INC

RIA
CRD#: 110092
San Diego, CA
Past

July 16, 1999 - December 31, 2001

ASSET PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46091
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 18, 1997 - January 7, 2000

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 27, 1997 - September 18, 1997

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
Past

November 9, 1990 - October 1, 1997

PIM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10547
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

May 4, 1990 - April 19, 1991

USA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17819
Past

February 24, 1988 - November 7, 1989

KORN, WOMACK, STERN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16933

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/14/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


IS
INVESTMENT SECURITY CORPORATION
INVESTMENT SECURITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 47536 / SEC#: , 8-51832

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


Main Address
24009 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101, Calabasas, CA 91302
Mailing Address
24009 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101, Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone number
(818) 225-9529
Established
California since 01/19/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
November
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LEACH, RICHARD ALANPRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1846766
LANE, NICOLE S.FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5811589
LUBIN, LEE DAVIDGENERAL COUNSEL4303526

Disclosures


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Company Information


INVESTMENT SECURITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 47536

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