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Ronald Lucas Brown II

Ronald L. Brown

KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
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CRD#: 4767512
Ronald Lucas Brown II

Professional summary


Ronald Lucas Brown II, CFP®, who also goes by Ronald Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ronald has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ronald Brown

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.
(1) 04/01/2014: NO BUSINESS NAME - INV REL - 535 WELLINGTON WAY STE 360, LEXINGTON, KY 40503-1389 - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - 5% OF TIME SPENT -SELLING LIFE INSURANCE DIRECT WITH NATIONAL GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. (2) 04/25/2014: KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP - INV REL - 535 WELLINGTON WAY STE 360, LEXINGTON, KY 40503-1389 - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR: (HYBRID) KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP - 50% OF TIME SPENT - I AM NOT PROVIDING FINANCIAL PLANS OR ADVICE FOR HOURLY OR FIXED FEES. (3) 05/14/2014: NO BUSINESS NAME - INV REL - 535 WELLINGTON WAY STE 360, LEXINGTON, KY 40503-1389 - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - 2% OF TIME SPENT - SELLING LIFE, DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE DIRECT WITH CRUMP LIFE INSURANCE SERVICES. (4) 12/26/2014: R.L. BROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT - DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) - INV REL - 535 WELLINGTON WAY STE 360, LEXINGTON, KY 40503-1389 - START 12/24/2014 - 160 HR/MO 100 DURING SECS TRDG HRS (5) 07/03/2015: NO BUSINESS NAME - INV REL - 135 WEST MAIN ST. SUITE 200 LEXINGTON, KY 40507 - REAL ESTATE RENTAL - START 07/01/2015 - 1 HR/MO NONE DURING SECS TRDG HRS - SUBLEASING THE UPSTAIRS SUITE (UNIT 300) TO AN ACCOUNTING/BRAND MANAGEMENT FIRM NAMED ATHLETE ESSENTIALS GROUP LLC

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

March 31, 2014 - Present

KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 535 Wellington Way Suite 260, Lexington, KY 40503
RIA
CRD#: 170201
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

June 3, 2009 - October 28, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

June 3, 2009 - December 21, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

January 1, 2008 - June 4, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

January 1, 2008 - June 4, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

November 29, 2004 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

October 7, 2004 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
LEXINGTON, KY

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".
KF
KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ATHLETIC ESSENTIALS | WATTS FINANCIAL CORP | STONEWALL MANAGEMENT | SOLOPRENUER FINANCIAL | SEALS FINANCIAL PLANNING | R. L. BROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | JENNINGS AND ASSOCIATES | J.R. YOUNG COMPANY | HARRIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 170201 / SEC#: 801-79274

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kentucky
(3/31/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/27/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/8/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KF
KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
ATHLETIC ESSENTIALS | WATTS FINANCIAL CORP | STONEWALL MANAGEMENT | SOLOPRENUER FINANCIAL | SEALS FINANCIAL PLANNING | R. L. BROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | JENNINGS AND ASSOCIATES | J.R. YOUNG COMPANY | HARRIS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 170201 / SEC#: 801-79274

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
527 Wellington Way, Ste 225, Lexington, KY 40503
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 317-8316
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
44

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC ADV PART 2A (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,153
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,858,938,537

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Company Information


KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 170201Lexington, KY 40503

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