Kevin A. Shires
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES
Des Moines, IA 50312
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CRD#: 4974827
Professional summary
Kevin Alexander Shires, CFA, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Des Moines, Iowa and D.M. KELLY & COMPANY located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kevin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 53 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CFA Society, not investment related, Des Moines, IA, local industry group, title: Director of Member Value, start date 6/1/16, end date 6/1/18, approx. 5 hours per month of which approx. 1.5 hours during market hours. Duties include plan and promote networking and social events for local members of professional analyst society, contrib
Kevin Shires, Insurance Sales, 3900 Ingersoll Avenue, Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50312, Sales of Fixed and Variable Insurance Products, Investment-related, Start Date 08/15/2012, Approximately 8hrs/mo, Approximately 8hrs/mo During Securities Trading Hours.
CFA Society, not investment related, Des Moines, IA, local industry group, title: President, start date 7/1/20, end date 6/30/21, approx. 4 hours
per week of which approx. 1 hours during market hours. Duties include overseeing various committees of local professional analyst society including social, marketing, networking, and candidate education.
Start 12/2020 - Lorbiecki Group- 3900 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines IA 50312
Investment Related-DBA for Financial Advisory Services-10 hours per month/10 hours during securities trading hours
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2008
Experience
Current
August 23, 2012 - Present
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3900 Ingersoll Avenue Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50312RIA
CRD#: 145112
Des Moines, IA
Current
August 23, 2012 - Present
D.M. KELLY & COMPANY
Office #1: 3900 Ingersoll Avenue Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50312Office #2: 3900 Ingersoll Avenue Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50312BD
CRD#: 38770
Des Moines, IA
Past
November 14, 2005 - August 21, 2012
OSAIC FA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3978
URBANDALE, IA
Past
August 17, 2005 - April 1, 2006
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
August 17, 2005 - August 21, 2012
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
URBANDALE, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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DA
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 145112 / SEC#: 801-68395
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2007 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(7/25/2023)
RR
Colorado(4/1/2021)
RR
Idaho(11/2/2020)
RR
Illinois(7/25/2023)
RR
Iowa(8/23/2012)
IAR
Iowa(8/23/2012)
RR
Kansas(11/5/2018)
RR
Maryland(8/7/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(7/25/2023)
RR
Michigan(7/25/2023)
RR
Minnesota(7/25/2023)
RR
Missouri(7/14/2023)
RR
Nebraska(8/29/2012)
RR
New Jersey(7/26/2023)
RR
New York(7/25/2023)
RR
Ohio(10/22/2020)
RR
Oklahoma(8/1/2025)
RR
Oregon(7/26/2023)
RR
South Carolina(2/28/2024)
RR
South Dakota(5/13/2022)
RR
Virginia(5/8/2023)
RR
Washington(4/10/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
DA
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 145112 / SEC#: 801-68395
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3900 Ingersoll Avenue Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50312
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 221-1133
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14
SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 818 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 668,680,393 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | ||
| 09/20/2023 |
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Company Information
DMKC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 145112Des Moines, IA 50312TRUST BUT VERIFY
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