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Gerald A. Kerns

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CRD#: 268394
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gerald Arthur Kerns was a registered financial professional .

Gerald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. Gerald had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 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

October 12, 2005 - November 6, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 7, 2000 - December 2, 2003

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

November 7, 1994 - May 25, 1999

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 4, 1985 - September 1, 1993

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

September 20, 1984 - July 15, 1985

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
Past

August 30, 1982 - October 25, 1983

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

June 15, 1974 - December 3, 1977

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
Past

April 10, 1974 - March 26, 1976

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
Past

April 3, 1972 - April 21, 1974

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3866
Past

February 23, 1972 - April 22, 1973

ITT FAMILY SECURITY SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5487
Past

February 23, 1972 - August 20, 1974

HARTFORD VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4291
Past

October 27, 1970 - September 24, 1972

CALIFORNIA-WESTERN STATES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 132
Past

May 1, 1970 - May 17, 1972

INDUSTRY SAVINGS PLANS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 425

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".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/15/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/14/1970
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN JVP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCISPRESIDENT2039032

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures


Regulatory Event36
Arbitration9

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Company Information


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

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