Scott R. Kelley

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

Ridgefield, WA

CRD#: 4645908

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Professional summary

Scott Robert Kelley, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Ridgefield, Washington and JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Scott has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

June 10, 2026 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 174433

Ridgefield, WA

Current

June 10, 2026 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

CRD#: 5249

BOSTON, MA

Past

July 18, 2022 - June 1, 2026

FEDERATED GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 106277

Ridgefield, WA

Past

May 17, 2022 - June 1, 2026

MDT ADVISERS, A DIVISION OF FEDERATED MDTA LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109355

Ridgefield, WA

Past

May 11, 2022 - June 1, 2026

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 5009

Ridgefield, WA

Past

May 10, 2022 - June 1, 2026

FEDERATED INVESTMENT COUNSELING

RIA

CRD#: 105325

Ridgefield, WA

Past

May 9, 2022 - June 1, 2026

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 5009

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

May 6, 2020 - April 27, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

Lake Oswego, OR

Past

May 6, 2020 - April 27, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 13, 2020 - February 4, 2020

USI ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 108113

Portland, OR

Past

October 17, 2019 - February 4, 2020

USI SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43793

GLASTONBURY, CT

Past

January 24, 2007 - May 28, 2019

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 7834

CENTENNIAL, CO

Past

April 12, 2006 - January 10, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

SALEM, OR

Past

January 16, 2004 - February 9, 2006

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

August 5, 2003 - October 20, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

VANCOUVER, WA

Past

August 5, 2003 - October 20, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

August 5, 2003 - October 20, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433 / SEC#: 801-80927

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2015 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.

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

Alaska
(6/10/2026)

Massachusetts
(6/10/2026)

Oregon
(6/10/2026)

Washington
(6/10/2026)

IAR

Washington
(6/10/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/22/2019

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/4/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 174433 / SEC#: 801-80927

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 572-0109

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

163

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONALIZED RETIREMENT ADVICE (3/28/2025)

JOHN HANCOCK MANAGED IRA (3/28/2025)

MANULIFE JOHN HANCOCK PRIVATE WEALTH (3/28/2025)

JH ADVICE FINANCIAL PLANNING (3/28/2025)

MYPORTFOLIO (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	32,545
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,975,740,842

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
04/22/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/25/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Scott R. Kelley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

FEDERATED GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

MDT ADVISERS, A DIVISION OF FEDERATED MDTA LLC

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

FEDERATED INVESTMENT COUNSELING

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

USI ADVISORS

USI SECURITIES, INC.

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

SCOTTRADE, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/22/2019

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/4/2003

FINRA

Current Firm

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

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