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Brian A. Kerns
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CRD#: 4339980
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Professional summary
Brian Aaron Kerns was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Prior to being barred, Brian had worked at 1 firm, which includes NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES INC..
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No
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None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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NoneExperience
Past
February 6, 2001 - July 9, 2003
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
JEROME HICKEY ASSOCIATES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC | NORTHERN TRUST BROKERAGE, INC.
CRD#: 7927 / SEC#: 801-80781, 8-23689
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2015 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.
JEROME HICKEY ASSOCIATES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC | NORTHERN TRUST BROKERAGE, INC.
CRD#: 7927 / SEC#: 801-80781, 8-23689
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2015 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
333 S. Wabash Avenue 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
333 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone number
(312) 557-2000
Established
Delaware since 04/05/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
76
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BLOWERS, DAVID CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 4377133 |
| BURNS, RYAN DOUGLAS | DIRECTOR | 7427168 |
| CARBERRY, CRAIG RICHARD | SECRETARY | 2075889 |
| CHAPPELL, DARLENE | MLRO (ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER) | 8158928 |
| CHERRY, JON VINCENT | PRESIDENT | 4255568 |
| CHERRY, JON VINCENT | DIRECTOR | 4255568 |
| ELLIS, KATHERINE THERESE | DIRECTOR | 2519959 |
| GOFORTH, STEPHANIE ECKERT | DIRECTOR | 4348777 |
| PECCATIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5716365 |
| PECCATIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPH | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5716365 |
| PICKETT, MELANIE ZAIRIS | DIRECTOR | 3256748 |
| THOMAS, SUNITHA CHERIAN | DIRECTOR | 7881171 |
| THORNTON, MITCHELL BLAIR | DIRECTOR | 2515299 |
| WILLIAMS, AMANDA TAWNEY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4195897 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,283 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,276,929,981 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 | ||
| 09/25/2024 | ||
| 08/23/2023 |
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