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Andrew W. Kern

VICUS CAPITAL
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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CRD#: 4951988
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Professional summary


Andrew Wayne Kern, AIF®, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at VICUS CAPITAL, INC. located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Andrew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VICUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 09/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 09/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CLELAN AND COMPANY INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 09/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MICHAEL J SANTANNA JR. ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 409 BROOKVIEW COURT HARRISBURG, PA 17112 NATURE OF BUSINESS: FOUNDATION START DATE: 01/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VICE PRESIDENT - COMMUNICATE TO THE FACULTY AND STAFF OF SCHOOLS TO HAND OUT SCHOLARSHIPS (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KERN WEALTH MANGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 01/2011 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES; (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AEGIS RETIREMENT STRATEGIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ANALYZE RETIREMENT PLANS; START DATE: 6/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CONSULTS WITH BUSINESSES ON THEIR RETIREMENT PLANS; (7) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FPA OF CENTRAL PA, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 1131 SAND PIPER COURT, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 06/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0.5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: GENERAL BOARD DUTIES; 8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VOLUNTARY YOUTH SPORTS COACH; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: YOUTH SPORTS; START DATE: 8/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COACH; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP COACH KIDS SPORTS;

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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®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

September 4, 2018 - Present

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 210 Grandview Ave Suite 101, Camp Hill, PA 17011
RIA
CRD#: 116021
Camp Hill, PA
Current

September 4, 2018 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 210 Grandview Ave Ste 101, Camp Hill, PA 17011
BD
CRD#: 13572
Camp Hill, PA
Past

October 28, 2016 - September 6, 2018

INTEGRATED WEALTH CONCEPTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284656
Harrisburg, PA
Past

October 28, 2016 - September 11, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

May 20, 2013 - November 5, 2016

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

May 20, 2013 - November 5, 2016

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

July 28, 2005 - May 22, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CAMP HILL, PA
Past

June 23, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 23, 2005 - May 22, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
CAMP HILL, 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".
VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 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.
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
California
(1/3/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/6/2018)
RR
Florida
(9/6/2018)
RR
Maryland
(9/6/2018)
RR
Michigan
(9/6/2018)
RR
Missouri
(1/3/2023)
RR
New York
(1/3/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/4/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/4/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(3/20/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(1/3/2023)
IAR
Texas
(12/6/2022)
RR
Texas
(9/27/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/6/2018)
RR
Washington
(5/13/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(12/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/27/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
476 Rolling Ridge Drive Suite 315, State College, PA 16801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 558-4287
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VICUS CAPITAL ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,058
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,574,468,218

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Company Information


VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 116021Camp Hill, PA 17011

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