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Leo J. Kelly
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
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CRD#: 2872188
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Professional summary
Leo Joseph Kelly III, who also goes by Leo J (iii) Kelly, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Leo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Leo has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Leo J (iii) Kelly
Other business activities
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**BUSINESS NAME: COMPASS SPORTS ADVISORS LLC; ADDRESS; 5 HAMPSTON GARTH, LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093; FOR PROFIT BUSINESS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NFL PLAYER CONTRACT AND MARKETING CONTRACT NEGOTIATION FIRM; POSITION HELD: OWNER; DUTIES: PASSIVE OWNER; START DATE: 01/2015; NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: NONE; NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: NONE** **BUSINESS NAME: DEVILS RIVER HOLDINGS LLC; 2700 N INTERSTATE 35, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78208-1805; FOR PROFIT BUSINESS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY FOR WHISKEY DISTILLERY; POSITION HELD: BOARD MEMBER AND SHAREHOLDER; DUTIES: BOARD MEMBER; START DATE: 04/2020; NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: 5 HOURS PER MONTH; NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: NONE.** **BUSINESSS NAME: HUNT VALLEY PARTNERS. INVESTMENT RELATED. 50 SCHILLING RD, STE 300, HUNT VALLEY, MD 21031. INVESTMENT PARNTERSHIP, MANAGER. AUGUST 2014. 1 HRS P/MONTH; 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. FOR PERSONAL INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY**
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 26, 2017 - Present
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 50 Schilling Road Suite 300, Hunt Valley, MD 21031RIA
CRD#: 288512
Hunt Valley, MD
Past
February 17, 2012 - June 30, 2017
HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 145323
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past
February 17, 2012 - June 30, 2017
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 116681
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past
February 8, 1999 - February 21, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past
August 12, 1997 - February 21, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VC
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
KWM ADVISORS, LLC | VERDENCE/FAMILY | VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | RIA+
CRD#: 288512 / SEC#: 801-110722
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Maryland(6/26/2017)
IAR
Texas(6/26/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
VC
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
KWM ADVISORS, LLC | VERDENCE/FAMILY | VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | RIA+
CRD#: 288512 / SEC#: 801-110722
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
50 Schilling Road Suite 300, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 472-5380
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49
SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,206 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,912,055,977 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | ||
| 09/11/2024 | ||
| 01/03/2024 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 288512Hunt Valley, MD 21031TRUST BUT VERIFY
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