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James S. Templin

KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP
Lexington, KY 40503
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CRD#: 4976297
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Professional summary


James Spencer Templin, who also goes by Spencer Templin, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Spencer Templin

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. 06/16/2017 - KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP/ DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/ 100%/ LEXINGTON, KY 2. 6/21/2017 - KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Deate: 6/30/2017 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide investment advisory services through Keystone Financial Group, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in June 2016. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 2/4/2021 - Spencer Templin Sol Prop - Investment Related - Bert T Combs Parkway, Stanton KY - Real Estate Rental - Started 01/14/2021 - 1 Hour Per Month During Securities Trading - Billboards on acreage I own. 4. 04/24/2024 - WP 541 - Real Estate Rental - Investment Related - Pigeon Forge, TN - Start Date 06/01/2022 - 2 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading

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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

June 27, 2017 - Present

KEYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 527 Wellington Way, Ste 225, Lexington, KY 40503
RIA
CRD#: 170201
Lexington, KY
Current

June 16, 2017 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 527 Wellington Way #225, Lexington, KY 40503-1375
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Lexington, KY
Past

September 19, 2005 - June 27, 2017

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

August 11, 2005 - June 27, 2017

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 453
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.
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
Alaska
(9/25/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(11/28/2017)
RR
Florida
(6/16/2017)
RR
Georgia
(7/12/2017)
RR
Illinois
(7/18/2017)
RR
Indiana
(7/12/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(6/16/2017)
IAR
Kentucky
(6/27/2017)
RR
Maryland
(4/16/2018)
RR
Michigan
(4/18/2024)
RR
Missouri
(8/11/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(8/25/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(6/16/2017)
RR
Ohio
(7/26/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/22/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(7/7/2017)
RR
Utah
(7/15/2024)
RR
Virginia
(6/16/2017)
RR
West Virginia
(6/16/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/10/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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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