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Kenneth S. Krans Negron

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CRD#: 4389133
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kenneth Sebastian Krans Negron, who also goes by Kenneth Sebastian Krans, Kenneth Sebastian Krans Negrón, was a registered financial professional .

Kenneth is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Kenneth had worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kenneth Sebastian Krans | Kenneth Sebastian Krans Negrón

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 2, 2008 - December 18, 2014

UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 131558
GUAYNABO, PR
Past

January 31, 2002 - December 31, 2006

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
SAN JUAN, PR

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
UF
UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 131558 / SEC#: 801-121280, 8-66481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/21/2021 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/18/2014
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


UF
UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 131558 / SEC#: 801-121280, 8-66481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/21/2021 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
Calle 1 Lote 10 Calle 1 Lote 10, Guaynabo, PR 00968
Mailing Address
Po Box 2171, San Juan, PR 00922-2171
Phone number
(787) 706-7095
Established
Puerto Rico since 03/05/2004
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
UNIVERSAL GROUP, INCOWNER
BENITEZ-ULMER, JOSE CARLOSEXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE, FINOP2919918
MARTINEZ-RIVERA, NANCY IVETTECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4659151
MIRANDA, MONIQUEDIRECTOR
RAMIREZ BERMUDEZ, OSVALDOCHIEF RISK OFFICER

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 337,465,712

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Company Information


UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 131558

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