Kevin M. Thornton

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Topeka, KS 66614

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CRD#: 5772417

Professional summary

Kevin Michael Thornton, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Topeka, Kansas and AE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Topeka, Kansas.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Kevin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1.) ADVISORS EXCEL/AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INV RELATED:YES; 2950 SW MCCLURE ROAD, TOPEKA, KS 66614; RIA; VP OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT; 02/2017; HOURS/MONTH:50-60; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:200-240; DUTIES:ACCOUNT MANAGER 2.) AE FINANCIAL SERVICES; INV RELATED: YES; 2950 SW MCCLURE RD, TOPEKA, KS 66614; SEC; REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; 08/2020; 160 HRS/MO; 130 HRS/MO DURING SECURITY TRADING HRS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2022

Experience

Current

June 26, 2017 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2950 Sw Mcclure Rd Ste B, Topeka, KS 66614

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Topeka, KS

Current

August 19, 2020 - Present

AE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2950 Sw Mcclure Rd Ste B, Topeka, KS 66614

CRD#: 298608

Topeka, KS

Past

October 24, 2017 - November 12, 2018

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224

Topeka, KS

Past

August 21, 2012 - February 28, 2017

WADDELL & REED

RIA

CRD#: 866

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

August 21, 2012 - February 28, 2017

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

August 21, 2012 - February 28, 2017

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16496

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

January 26, 2011 - August 8, 2012

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

LEAWOOD, KS

Past

August 30, 2010 - August 8, 2012

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

LEAWOOD, KS

Past

April 1, 2010 - July 28, 2010

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 305

LENEXA, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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.

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IAR

Kansas
(6/26/2017)

Kansas
(8/19/2020)

IAR

Texas
(8/4/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/13/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/23/2010

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/2/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/31/2010

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 363-9595

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 37,525,706,084

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Kevin M. Thornton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kevin Michael Thornton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

WADDELL & REED

WADDELL & REED

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/13/2011

Series 63

Date: 4/23/2010

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/2/2010

Series 6

Date: 3/31/2010

FINRA

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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