Kevin M. Ferguson

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

Decatur, GA 30030

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CRD#: 2658735

Professional summary

Kevin Michael Ferguson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC located in Decatur, Georgia and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Decatur, Georgia.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Kevin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) Ferguson Shapiro LLC. Investment related, At Registered Location. Registered Investment Advisor, Principal. Start 8/2018. 140hrs/mo, 6hrs during trading hours. Principal of firm 2) Kevin Ferguson, LLC. Not Investment Related. At Registered Location. Owner. Pass through for business expenses. Start 2/2020. 5 hours per month, not during trading. Entity to handle business expenses and payroll for staff. 3) Fixed Insurance. Investment-related. At registered location. Fixed / Traditional Insurance. Agent. Start date: 09/2018. 4 hrs/month all during trading hours. Sales of fixed / traditional insurance products.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

July 23, 2018 - Present

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

Office #1: 120 N Candler St #2, Decatur, GA 30030

RIA

CRD#: 297555

Decatur, GA

Current

September 13, 2018 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 120 N Candler Street #2, Decatur, GA 30030

CRD#: 35747

Decatur, GA

Past

April 9, 2002 - July 26, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

DECATUR, GA

Past

March 21, 2001 - July 26, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

DECATUR, GA

Past

September 22, 1995 - March 15, 2001

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19948

ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS

CRD#: 297555 / SEC#: 801-113581

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2018 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.

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

Alabama
(10/13/2022)

IAR

California
(2/1/2022)

Colorado
(11/25/2020)

Florida
(9/14/2018)

IAR

Georgia
(8/1/2018)

Georgia
(9/21/2018)

Louisiana
(8/22/2019)

IAR

Louisiana
(12/20/2019)

New York
(6/27/2024)

North Carolina
(6/28/2024)

Ohio
(9/13/2018)

South Carolina
(9/17/2018)

IAR

Texas
(7/23/2018)

Texas
(6/28/2024)

Washington
(10/14/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/19/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/28/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/21/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 2/2/2005

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS

CRD#: 297555 / SEC#: 801-113581

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

120 N Candler St #2, Decatur, GA 30030

Mailing Address

Phone number

(404) 567-6771

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (8/28/2025)

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	968
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 361,798,775

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Kevin M. Ferguson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kevin Michael Ferguson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/19/2001

Series 63

Date: 9/28/1995

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/21/1995

Series 24

Date: 2/2/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

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