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Kelly C. L'esperance

BARKING SANDS CAPITAL
MINNETONKA, MN 55345
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CRD#: 4058199
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Professional summary


Kelly Curtis L'esperance, who also goes by Kelly Ann Curtis, is a registered financial advisor currently at BARKING SANDS CAPITAL located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Kelly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Kelly has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kelly Ann Curtis

Other business activities


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LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE AGENT IN MICHIGAN AND MINNESOTA. ABOUT 10 HOURS PER MONTH DEDICATED TO THIS PART OF MY BUSINESS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 21, 2011 - Present

BARKING SANDS CAPITAL

Office #1: 5125 County Rd. 101 Suite 105, Minnetonka, MN 55345
RIA
CRD#: 141907
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

January 3, 2011 - February 14, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 3, 2011 - February 14, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 23, 2010 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 19, 2010 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 12, 2004 - December 11, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
TROY, MI
Past

November 9, 2004 - December 11, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TROY, MI
Past

August 25, 2003 - November 4, 2004

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 26, 2003 - June 17, 2003

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 24, 2001 - February 12, 2003

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
BLOOMFIELD , MI
Past

February 3, 2000 - February 12, 2003

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL

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
Michigan
(4/21/2011)
IAR
Minnesota
(12/17/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/22/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BS
BARKING SANDS CAPITAL
BARKING SANDS CAPITAL | THE L 'ESPERANCE GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 141907 / SEC#:

Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2007 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/4/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
101 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite 1400, Troy, MI 48084
Mailing Address
601 Carlson Pkwy Suite 1050, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone number
(248) 687-1040
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts165
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 35,000,000

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Company Information


BARKING SANDS CAPITAL

CRD#: 141907Minnetonka, MN 55345

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