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Robert P. Kennedy

BFC PLANNING
Clarksville, TN 37040
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CRD#: 2359314
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Professional summary


Robert Preston Kennedy, who also goes by Rob Harrison, Rob Preston Kennedy, Robert Preseton Kennedy, is a registered financial advisor currently at BFC PLANNING, INC. located in Clarksville, Tennessee and SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC. located in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rob Harrison | Rob Preston Kennedy | Robert Preseton Kennedy

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. R P KENNEDY & CO. INC.-N-MONTGOMERY, AL-CONSULTING-PRESIDENT-12/2011-3-0-CONSULTING, INCLUDING HOURLY BUSINESS CONSULTING, EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY, AND RECRUITING. 2. AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE-N-CLARKSVILLE,TN-INSURANCE SALES-AGENT-09/2019-100-05-SELL INSURANCE PRODUCTS FOR ANICO. 3. EXECUTOR- N- CLARKSVILLE, TN- FATHER'S ESTATE- 08/2022- 1- 0- PAY EXPENSES AND DISPERSE THE ASSETS OF THE ESTATE. 4. KENNEDY & COMPANY- Y- CLARKSVILLE, TN- INSURANCE AND SECURITIES BUSINESS- OWNER- 01/2024- 160- 120- DBA MONIKER USED FOR INSURANCE AND SECURITIES BUSINESS. 5. THE WOODLANDS FINANCIAL GROUP- N- CLARKSVILLE, TN- INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE- AGENT- 10/2024- 80- 30- INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE.

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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 28, 2020 - Present

BFC PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 211 S 2nd Street Suite 201, Clarksville, TN 37040
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Clarksville, TN
Current

December 20, 2019 - Present

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 1100b Ted A Crozier, Sr Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37043
BD
CRD#: 759
Clarksville, TN
Past

April 15, 2004 - January 3, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past

October 2, 1996 - January 3, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past

July 19, 1993 - October 25, 1996

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY

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".
BP
BFC PLANNING, INC.
1ST & MAIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS - ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH BFC PLANNING, INC. | GREAT LAKES BAY FINANCIAL | BFC PLANNING, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY PLANNING, INC. | BEDROCK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119682 / SEC#: 801-67427

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2007 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
(1/30/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(1/30/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(1/30/2025)
IAR
Tennessee
(1/28/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(1/30/2020)
RR
Texas
(10/7/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/28/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/20/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BP
BFC PLANNING, INC.
1ST & MAIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS - ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH BFC PLANNING, INC. | GREAT LAKES BAY FINANCIAL | BFC PLANNING, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY PLANNING, INC. | BEDROCK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119682 / SEC#: 801-67427

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2007 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Mailing Address
Phone number
(319) 447-5700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
200

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BFC PLANNING ADV PART 2 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,756
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,026,848,859

Red Flags


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Company Information


BFC PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 119682Clarksville, TN 37040

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