Kirk William Kinder

Kirk W. Kinder

PICKET FENCE FINANCIAL
Forest Hill, MD 21050
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CRD#: 4656569
Kirk William Kinder

Professional summary


Kirk William Kinder, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PICKET FENCE FINANCIAL, LLC located in Forest Hill, Maryland and BASTION FIDUCIARY located in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Kirk is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Kirk has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Core Areas of Focus


Estate & Generational Planning Issues
Hourly
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Retirement Plan Investment Advice
Retirement Planning & Distribution Rules

Biography


I use to be a consumer of the financial services industry. I discovered how the industry is set up to generate huge fees, not help you achieve your goals. This is why I created Picket Fence Financial. My firm works to help you achieve your goals, and we charge fair and upfront fees, often half of the normal asset management fees. You can request a DVD where I explain more about my firm, my fees, and how I can help you. Just call or email me today to get this free DVD.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

February 23, 2006 - Present

PICKET FENCE FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 2012 Rock Spring Rd., Forest Hill, MD 21050Office #2: 2706 Alternate Us 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
RIA
CRD#: 139262
Forest Hill, MD
Current

January 14, 2025 - Present

BASTION FIDUCIARY

RIA
CRD#: 333420
Forest Hill, MD
Past

March 24, 2016 - June 15, 2016

TWEDDELL GOLDBERG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 141634
Sonora, CA
Past

May 12, 2003 - December 31, 2005

FINANCIAL GUIDANCE GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108799
PALM HARBOR, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BASTION FIDUCIARY
BASTION FIDUCIARY | BASTION FIDUCIARY, LLC

CRD#: 333420 / SEC#: 801-131510

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/2024 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Florida
(2/14/2007)
IAR
Maryland
(2/23/2006)
IAR
Texas
(1/14/2015)
IAR
Texas
(1/14/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam

Current Firm


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BASTION FIDUCIARY
BASTION FIDUCIARY | BASTION FIDUCIARY, LLC

CRD#: 333420 / SEC#: 801-131510

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Islamorada, FL
Mailing Address
Po Box 1133, Islamorada, FL 33036
Phone number
(786) 706-6651
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts433
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 145,337,844

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Company Information


BASTION FIDUCIARY

CRD#: 333420Forest Hill, MD 21050

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