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Kimberly N. Jones

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX 77056
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CRD#: 3109731
KJ

Professional summary

Kimberly Nicole Jones, who also goes by Kimberly Nicole Benford, is a registered financial advisor currently at FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES located in Houston, Texas and FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Houston, Texas.

Kimberly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Kimberly has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Kimberly Nicole Benford

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 24, 2022 - Present

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

Office #1: 1700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 120, Houston, TX 77056
RIA
CRD#: 286129
HOUSTON, TX
Current

May 14, 2014 - Present

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1700 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
BD
CRD#: 17465
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 1, 2017 - April 23, 2018

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 286129
Houston, TX
Past

May 29, 2009 - August 21, 2012

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 29, 2009 - August 21, 2012

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

BD
CRD#: 127081
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 22, 2006 - June 19, 2008

INVESCO AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109264
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 25, 2003 - June 19, 2008

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 1, 1999 - November 29, 2002

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FI
FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES
FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES | FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 286129 / SEC#: 801-108754

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2017 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Texas
(5/14/2014)
IAR
Texas
(5/24/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/21/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/15/1998
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 7
Date: 8/1/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/29/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FI
FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES
FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES | FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 286129 / SEC#: 801-108754

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2017 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
111 West Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Mailing Address
Po Box 2538, San Antonio, TX 78299
Phone number
(210) 220-5000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
177

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIS FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,179
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,976,654,932

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/10/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/27/2023
Cover Page
Report
12/21/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 286129Houston, TX 77056

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