AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why AdvisorCheck

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
TK

Timothy G. Kearney

DV SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60605
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4416134
TK

Professional summary

Timothy Geoffrey Kearney, who also goes by Timothy Kearney, Timothy Geoffrey Kearney, is a registered financial professional currently at DV SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Timothy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Timothy has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 82TO, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 39, Series 14, Series 26 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Timothy Kearney | Timothy Geoffrey Kearney

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Timothy Geoffrey Kearney's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

April 21, 2026 - Present

DV SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 425 S. Financial Place Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60605
BD
CRD#: 305134
Chicago, IL
Past

December 10, 2024 - January 8, 2026

MIRAE ASSET SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 30679
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 2023 - December 16, 2024

TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 18476
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 24, 2022 - January 13, 2023

RBC CMA LTD

BD
CRD#: 121263
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 2021 - January 13, 2023

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 16, 2017 - September 14, 2021

BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 24, 2002 - April 1, 2005

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
New York
(4/21/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/22/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/16/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 39
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/12/2021
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

DS
DV SECURITIES, LLC
DV SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 305134 / SEC#: , 8-70393

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
PREMIUM
Stay ahead of every change that matters. Proactive intelligence on your advisors, before issues escalate.
Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyScheduled alerts keep you informed without lifting a finger.
Catch Firm Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
Trends, Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
425 S. Financial Place Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60605
Mailing Address
425 S. Financial Place Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60605
Phone number
(312) 837-0649
Established
Delaware since 05/26/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DV GROUP, LLCMEMBER
CARLINO, ERIC JAMESTRADING PRINCIPAL - CEO2898311
HORGAN, RICHARD JOHNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6697860
KATZ, SHIFRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

DV SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 305134Chicago, IL 60605

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Timothy Kearney

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Michael Walter Basile
Michael BasileAdvisorCheck Check Mark
COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
RR
Chicago, IL
LP
Louis PasterAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Chicago, IL
JV
Jaime VillalobosAdvisorCheck Check Mark
WILLIAM BLAIR
IAR
RR
Chicago, IL
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.