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Jonathan M. Fersht

KELSEY FINANCIAL
Westlake Village, CA 91361
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CRD#: 5799239
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Professional summary


Jonathan Michael Fersht, who also goes by Jonathan Fersht, is a registered financial advisor currently at KELSEY FINANCIAL, LLC located in Westlake Village, California.

Jonathan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Jonathan has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jonathan Fersht

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.
Passive Investment $25,000 into Guernsey Holdings - Zaxby's Restaurants. Investment Related Activity - Private Securities Transaction. No client connection to the investment and no client solicitation of future investment. Owner, exploratory process of a private hedge fund - Westlake Sentinel Fund / Westlake Sentinel Management - (if launches) Private Securities Transactions & Registered Investment Advisor. Currently, no solicitation to the general public, no registration and no intended solicitation of the firm's retail clients.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 1, 2023 - Present

KELSEY FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste 306, Westlake Village, CA 91361
RIA
CRD#: 314950
Westlake Village, CA
Past

February 7, 2018 - December 12, 2022

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
Pasadena, CA
Past

August 12, 2015 - February 7, 2018

ISAAK BOND INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7413
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

October 26, 2012 - August 7, 2015

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
CALABASAS, CA
Past

June 25, 2010 - November 14, 2012

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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KELSEY FINANCIAL, LLC
KELSEY FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 314950 / SEC#: 801-129004

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2021 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2023 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2022 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2021 Conditional Restricted)

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
(1/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/27/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KF
KELSEY FINANCIAL, LLC
KELSEY FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 314950 / SEC#: 801-129004

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2021 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2023 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2022 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2021 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
485 E. High Street, Moorpark, CA 93021
Mailing Address
Phone number
(833) 453-5739
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KELSEY FINANCIAL ADV PART 2A (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts263
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 149,798,910

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Company Information


KELSEY FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 314950Westlake Village, CA 91361

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