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William R. Kennedy

RISKBRIDGE ADVISORS
Norwalk, CT 06851
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CRD#: 2706561
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Professional summary

William Ross Kennedy JR, who also goes by Bill Kennedy, William Ross Kennedy, William Kennedy, is a registered financial advisor currently at RISKBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC located in Norwalk, Connecticut.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. William has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Bill Kennedy | William Ross Kennedy | William 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) Kenrich Corporation; not investment related; Family farm corporation; Secretary; May 2024; 5 hours per calendar year; serve as the Secretary of the corporation. 2) Congregational Church of the New Canaan; investment related; private, non-profit; 04/2024; 2 hours per quarter; member of investment committee. 3) Global Interdependence Center; investment related; non-profit policy institute; Board Member since 01/2018; nonpartisan organization that explores the interdependencies of monetary policy, fiscal policy, trade, and exogenous events in the global economy; 5 hours per month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

January 10, 2021 - Present

RISKBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 401 Merritt 7 Ph, Norwalk, CT 06851
RIA
CRD#: 310396
Norwalk, CT
Past

August 7, 2017 - January 2, 2020

DOMINARI SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 18975
GREENWICH, CT
Past

July 9, 2012 - January 2, 2020

DOMINARI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18975
GREENWICH, CT
Past

September 3, 2010 - May 3, 2012

MMC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103846
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 29, 1997 - May 1, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 26, 1996 - September 1, 1998

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
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".
RA
RISKBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC
FINLEY DAVIS PRIVATE WEALTH | RISKBRIDGE PRIVATE WEALTH | RISKBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC | RISKBRIDGE

CRD#: 310396 / SEC#: 801-119715

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(1/10/2021)
IAR
Florida
(1/28/2022)
IAR
New York
(11/11/2022)
IAR
North Dakota
(2/16/2021)
IAR
Oregon
(2/11/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/5/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/28/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 9/6/2005
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/25/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/30/2011
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

RA
RISKBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC
FINLEY DAVIS PRIVATE WEALTH | RISKBRIDGE PRIVATE WEALTH | RISKBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC | RISKBRIDGE

CRD#: 310396 / SEC#: 801-119715

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2020 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
401 Merritt 7 Ph, Norwalk, CT 06851
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 658-6055
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A (MARCH 2025) (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts205
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 833,821,631

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Company Information

RISKBRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310396Norwalk, CT 06851

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