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Timothy Peter Fontaine

Timothy P. Fontaine

KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO.
Saratoga Spring, NY 12866-2285
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CRD#: 5641302
Timothy Peter Fontaine

Professional summary


Timothy Peter Fontaine, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO. located in Saratoga Spring, New York.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Timothy has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) TIMOTHY FONTAINE IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT. FROM TIME TO TIME, HE WILL OFFER CLIENTS ADVICE OR PRODUCTS FROM THIS ACTIVITY. CLIENTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THESE SERVICES PAY A COMMISSION AND INVOLVE A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AS COMMISSIONABLE PRODUCTS CAN CONFLICT WITH THE FIDUCIARY DUTIES OF A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER. KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO. ALWAYS ACTS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CLIENT; INCLUDING IN THE SALE OF COMMISSIONABLE PRODUCTS TO ADVISORY CLIENTS. CLIENTS ARE IN NO WAY REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN THROUGH ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO. IN THEIR CAPACITY AS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT.

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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: 2013

Experience


Current

February 27, 2023 - Present

KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO.

Office #1: 480 Broadway Ste 310, Saratoga Spring, NY 12866-2285
RIA
CRD#: 105696
Saratoga Spring, NY
Past

May 27, 2016 - August 2, 2018

ASCENT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158898
Utica, NY
Past

May 10, 2010 - November 15, 2011

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

April 17, 2009 - December 21, 2009

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
LATHAM, NY

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".
KG
KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO.
KENNERMAN ASSOCIATE INC | KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO.

CRD#: 105696 / SEC#: 801-25724

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/1986 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(2/27/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/29/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KG
KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO.
KENNERMAN ASSOCIATE INC | KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO.

CRD#: 105696 / SEC#: 801-25724

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/1986 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
480 Broadway Ste 310, Saratoga Spring, NY 12866-2285
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 584-2600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 CRS (3/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts938
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 524,701,866

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/21/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2024
01/24/2023
03/16/2022

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Company Information


KERSHNER, GROSSO & CO.

CRD#: 105696Saratoga Spring, NY 12866-2285

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