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Lester R. Kefauver

FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS
Maryville, TN 37801
CRD#: 5295768
Lester Russell Kefauver IV
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Professional summary


Lester Russell Kefauver IV, who also goes by Lester Kefauver, Russ Kefauver IV, Russ Kefauver, Russell Kefauver, Rusty Kefauver, Lester Kefauver Iv, is a registered financial advisor currently at FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC located in Maryville, Tennessee and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Maryville, Tennessee.

Lester is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Lester has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Lester Kefauver | Russ Kefauver Iv | Russ Kefauver | Russell Kefauver | Rusty Kefauver | Lester Kefauver Iv

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. 01/19/2016 * Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC * Registered Investment Advisor * (Hybrid) Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC * INV REL * AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) * START 12/21/2015 * 160 HRS/MO DURING SECS TRDG HRS. 2. 02/10/2016 - Kefauver Financial Planning & Wealth Management - INV REL - 1020 William Blount Drive Maryville, TN 37801 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - START 02/15/2016 - 160 HOURS PER MONTH, 140 DURING TRADING - Are all IARs associated with your RIA also securities-registered with LPL Financial/ 3. 4/7/2021 - Accu-Tax of Maryville/Alcoa - Not Investment Related - 312 S Calderwood St. Alcoa, TN 37701 - Outside/W-2 Employment - Start Date: 7/1/2020 - 10 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Tax preparation services (No securities related business). 4. 05/16/2023 - innacle, Backnine Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Start Date 12/21/2015 - 10 Hours Per Month/10 Hours During Securities Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Lester Russell Kefauver IV's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

December 21, 2015 - Present

FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1020 William Blount Drive, Maryville, TN 37801
RIA
CRD#: 155733
Maryville, TN
Current

September 13, 2011 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1020 William Blount Dr, Maryville, TN 37801-8401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Maryville, TN
Past

September 13, 2011 - February 2, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MARYVILLE, TN
Past

February 26, 2009 - September 7, 2011

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

RIA
CRD#: 453
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

January 30, 2009 - September 7, 2011

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

BD
CRD#: 453
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

June 20, 2007 - January 31, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

April 12, 2007 - January 31, 2009

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
KNOXVILLE, TN

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".
FH
FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC
3MERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRESTLEBRIDGE CAPITAL | TINKHAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THRIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THORNE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEVLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHEPARD FINANCIAL | SEASHORE FINANCIAL | SCHRUMM FINANCIAL | RISING TIDE CAPITAL | PARKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARADIGM PRIVATE WEALTH | NORTHERN PEAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NORTHERN PEAK FINANCIAL | MUNROE MORROW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIRICA WEALTH | MCGUIGAN FINANCIAL | MAITLAND FINANCIAL GROUP | LAURENZ FINANCIAL | KEFAUVER FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KARRIS & CO. | INTEGRITAS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GOLDSON FINANCIAL | FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC | FIELDSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FENTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CURRENCY CAMP | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHARTHOUSE CAPITAL | BRANDT WEALTH ADVISORS | BERRY MANAGEMENT, LLC | BERGSTRESSER FINANCIAL | AVERY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | ARC FINANCIAL | ANDREASEN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 155733 / SEC#: 801-71997

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2010 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
Alabama
(4/20/2023)
RR
Alaska
(6/27/2023)
RR
Arizona
(4/23/2025)
RR
California
(4/18/2019)
RR
Colorado
(2/7/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(9/2/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/11/2016)
RR
Georgia
(10/24/2022)
RR
Idaho
(4/4/2024)
RR
Illinois
(7/20/2017)
RR
Indiana
(10/20/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(2/23/2022)
RR
Maryland
(1/7/2016)
RR
Michigan
(3/3/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(8/9/2023)
RR
Nevada
(9/7/2016)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/5/2017)
RR
New York
(8/19/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/1/2017)
RR
Ohio
(10/31/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/7/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(8/20/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(9/13/2011)
IAR
Tennessee
(12/21/2015)
IAR
Texas
(3/28/2016)
RR
Texas
(6/2/2021)
RR
Vermont
(1/11/2016)
RR
Virginia
(9/13/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(11/4/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/11/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/25/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC
3MERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRESTLEBRIDGE CAPITAL | TINKHAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THRIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THORNE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEVLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHEPARD FINANCIAL | SEASHORE FINANCIAL | SCHRUMM FINANCIAL | RISING TIDE CAPITAL | PARKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARADIGM PRIVATE WEALTH | NORTHERN PEAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NORTHERN PEAK FINANCIAL | MUNROE MORROW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIRICA WEALTH | MCGUIGAN FINANCIAL | MAITLAND FINANCIAL GROUP | LAURENZ FINANCIAL | KEFAUVER FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KARRIS & CO. | INTEGRITAS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GOLDSON FINANCIAL | FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC | FIELDSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FENTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CURRENCY CAMP | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHARTHOUSE CAPITAL | BRANDT WEALTH ADVISORS | BERRY MANAGEMENT, LLC | BERGSTRESSER FINANCIAL | AVERY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | ARC FINANCIAL | ANDREASEN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 155733 / SEC#: 801-71997

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
346 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
Phone number
(857) 350-4229
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,382
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,008,478,711

Red Flags


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Company Information


FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 155733Maryville, TN 37801

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