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Kelly Francis Guncheon

Kelly F. Guncheon

THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES
Plymouth, MN
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CRD#: 5081486
Kelly Francis Guncheon

Professional summary


Kelly Francis Guncheon, CFP®, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Kelly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Kelly has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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INSURANCE PRODUCTS SALES AND SERVICES; SINCE MAY 2010; APPROXIMATELY 5% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY EVERY MONTH.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

October 1, 2015 - Present

THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 277091
Plymouth, MN
Past

July 8, 2015 - October 1, 2015

WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE

RIA
CRD#: 168907
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

December 9, 2014 - July 8, 2015

CONTEGO CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128518
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

January 2, 2014 - November 25, 2014

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 16668
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

January 2, 2014 - November 25, 2014

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

June 2, 2010 - December 31, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

April 20, 2009 - April 14, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 28, 2006 - April 20, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MINNETONKA, MN

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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THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES
GUNCHEON FINANCIAL LLC | THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES | GUNCHEON FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 277091 / SEC#: 801-131551

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2025 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)

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
(5/19/2021)
IAR
Colorado
(5/14/2021)
IAR
Iowa
(2/16/2018)
IAR
Minnesota
(10/1/2015)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/16/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/29/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES
GUNCHEON FINANCIAL LLC | THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES | GUNCHEON FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 277091 / SEC#: 801-131551

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/2025 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Dubuque, IA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 587-7840
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (9/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,622
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 136,485,205

Red Flags


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Company Information


THE LIFE GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 277091Plymouth, MN

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