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Kenneth A. Hirsch

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CRD#: 2588742
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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 Alan Hirsch, who also goes by Ken Hirsch, was a registered financial professional .

Kenneth is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Kenneth had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


Ken Hirsch

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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Experience


Past

July 24, 2020 - October 13, 2025

FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 269926
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 23, 2016 - July 9, 2020

FORVIS MAZARS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 43427
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

August 26, 2014 - October 28, 2016

BLACKHILL ADVISORS LP

BD
CRD#: 116423
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 7, 2005 - May 8, 2014

WESTERN RESERVE PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 133158
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 9, 1998 - April 22, 2004

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 29, 1996 - November 9, 1998

KEY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39832
Past

February 28, 1996 - November 9, 1998

KEY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39832
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 22, 1995 - October 30, 1995

BANC ONE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23065
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/23/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC
FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 269926 / SEC#: , 8-69638

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2400 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233
Mailing Address
2400 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone number
(205) 949-2043
Established
Alabama since 10/30/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FOUNDERS ADVISORS, LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOUNDERS INVESTMENT BANKING LLC)OWNER
ALVAREZ, KAREN LOUFINOP4044938
HIRSCH, KENNETH ALANBOARD MEMBER2588742
IRBY, RUSSELL LEE IIIBOARD MEMBER
LEGG, JAMES WESLEYCCO6358296
TARENCE, ZANE PPRESIDENT/ CEO / BOARD MEMBER5861607

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Company Information


FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 269926

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