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Stephen M. Kerner

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CRD#: 268382
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Professional summary


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Stephen Michael Kerner was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. Stephen had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 1 exams.

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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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None

Experience


Past

July 24, 2012 - January 23, 2015

THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148296
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 17, 2012 - August 28, 2012

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
ELK GROVE, CA
Past

July 2, 2012 - September 8, 2014

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ELK GROVE, CA
Past

May 3, 2006 - July 6, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

May 3, 2006 - July 6, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

June 1, 2005 - May 9, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

June 1, 2005 - May 9, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 2003 - December 2, 2003

TRUSTED SECURITIES ADVISORS CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 24049
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

April 3, 2003 - December 2, 2003

TRUSTED SECURITIES ADVISORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 24049
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 12, 2003 - June 1, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4386
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

January 22, 2003 - June 1, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 2001 - January 31, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
SO SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 8, 2001 - January 31, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 22, 1995 - July 6, 2001

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 5, 1991 - June 30, 1995

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 13, 1972 - October 15, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 1972 - September 5, 1991

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/23/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/6/1972
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC
DAVENPORT AND ASSOCIATES | THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC | TEXAS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GREAT NORTHERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE

CRD#: 148296 / SEC#: 801-69578

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Contact information


Main Address
5414 Oberlin Dr. Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92121
Mailing Address
5414 Oberlin Dr. Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone number
(800) 900-5867
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE RETIREMENT GROUP LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/28/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,773
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 544,452,358

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Company Information


THE RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 148296

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