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Kevin M. Erndl

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
BRENTWOOD, TN
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CRD#: 4773579
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Professional summary


Kevin Michael Erndl, who also goes by Kevin M Erndl, Kevin Michael Erndl, Kevin M Erndle, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Kevin has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kevin M Erndl | Kevin Michael Erndl | Kevin M Erndle

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. TRANSCENDENT TRAINING AQUATICS LLC; ATHLETIC COACHING AND EDUCATION SERVICES; 13275 LIVINGSTON RD, NAPLES, FL; COACHING AND TRAINING COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS, TRIATHLETES, CYCLISTS, AND RUNNERS; 8 AFTER BUSINESS HOURS; 0 DURING BUSINESS HOURS; 2009** 2. ERNDL HOLDINGS LP HOLDING COMPANY; INVESTMENTS; LIMITED PARTNER; NAPLES, FL; NO TIME SPENT DURING AND AFTER BUSINESS; 07/2004 3. CWA Asset Management, LLC., 9130 Galleria Court, Naples, FL 34109, Investment Adviser Representative, 02/2016 Start Date, 0-8 hours a day & during trading hours, Registered Investment Adviser 4. GYROSCOPE ENHANCED LIQUID INCOME FUND GP, 9130 Galleria Court, Naples, FL 34109, GENERAL PARTNER 5. First Trust Investment Solutions, L.P. 9130 Galleria Court, Naples, FL 34109, Chief Investment Officer, 09/2023 Start Date, 0-8 hours a day & during trading hours. Executive Officer.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

December 18, 2024 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA
CRD#: 107027
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

June 10, 2024 - December 20, 2024

FIRST TRUST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 328327
NAPLES, FL
Past

August 8, 2022 - October 3, 2023

GYROSCOPE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142672
NAPLES, FL
Past

March 15, 2016 - April 30, 2025

CWA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 158940
NAPLES, FL
Past

March 19, 2013 - March 7, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
NAPLES, FL
Past

March 18, 2013 - March 7, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NAPLES, FL
Past

December 1, 2008 - April 3, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
NAPLES, FL
Past

November 24, 2008 - April 3, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
NAPLES, FL
Past

August 16, 2005 - January 24, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
NAPLES, FL
Past

July 12, 2005 - January 24, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NAPLES, FL
Past

April 9, 2004 - May 2, 2005

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

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".
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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 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
Florida
(12/18/2024)
IAR
Tennessee
(5/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/12/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 765-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 256,328,000,000

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Company Information


FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027Brentwood, TN

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