John C. Kelly

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

COLUMBIA, MD 21044

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CRD#: 2939947

Professional summary

John Christopher Kelly, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Columbia, Maryland.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

Experience

Current

July 24, 2012 - Present

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 10960 Grantchester Way Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21044

RIA

CRD#: 159388

COLUMBIA, MD

Past

December 7, 2009 - August 23, 2012

BALTIMORE WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

RIA

CRD#: 104625

COLUMBIA, MD

Past

November 14, 1997 - February 4, 1998

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 146

ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159388 / SEC#: 801-76893

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2012 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
(7/24/2012)

IAR

Texas
(10/31/2019)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/13/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159388 / SEC#: 801-76893

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2012 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

10960 Grantchester Way Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21044

Mailing Address

Phone number

(410) 461-3900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BWFA ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (10/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	4,975
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,828,296,993

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John C. Kelly

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John Christopher Kelly's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BALTIMORE WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 7

Date: 11/13/1997

Current Firm

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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