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Sean Michael Kelly

Sean M. Kelly

KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
Encinitas, CA 92024
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CRD#: 5043096
Sean Michael Kelly

Professional summary


Sean Michael Kelly, CFP®, who also goes by Sean Kelly, is a registered financial advisor currently at KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC located in Encinitas, California.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Sean has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sean Kelly

Other business activities


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Sean Kelly is the sole member and investment adviser representative for Kelly Financial Group (KFG). Sean also is an Enrolled Agent and prepares tax returns for clients as a separate business with a separate client engagement at the same office in Encinitas, CA. He has been doing this since Jan, 2020 and dedicates 15-20 hours/week during Feb-Apr and about 5 hours/week outside of those months.

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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: 2018

Experience


Current

May 11, 2016 - Present

KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

Office #1: 332 Encinitas Blvd Suite 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
RIA
CRD#: 282172
Encinitas, CA
Past

March 20, 2009 - January 2, 2019

AIRGEAD CLANN LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133578
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Past

November 2, 2005 - March 28, 2008

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA

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
California
(5/11/2016)
IAR
Texas
(4/8/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/19/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KF
KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 282172 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2021 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
332 Encinitas Blvd Suite 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 452-8002
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts291
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 84,165,721

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Company Information


KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 282172Encinitas, CA 92024

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