Kristen Kirkwood

MCF ADVISORS

Covington, KY 41011

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CRD#: 6901638

Professional summary

Kristen Kirkwood, who also goes by Kristen Marie Kirkwood, is a registered financial advisor currently at MCF ADVISORS, LLC located in Covington, Kentucky.

Kristen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Kristen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kristen Marie Kirkwood

Other business activities

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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

February 26, 2026 - Present

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 50 East Rivercenter Blvd. Suite 300, Covington, KY 41011

RIA

CRD#: 130372

Covington, KY

Past

January 27, 2020 - January 29, 2026

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099

Cincinnati, OH

Past

August 5, 2019 - January 29, 2026

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

RIA

CRD#: 107028

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

April 4, 2019 - January 29, 2026

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 1526

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

May 21, 2018 - March 12, 2019

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 41081

CINCINNATI, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MCF ADVISORS, LLC

D/B/A MCF | MCF ADVISORS, LLC | D/B/A MCF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | D/B/A MCF INSTITUTIONAL

CRD#: 130372 / SEC#: 801-62765

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2004 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Kentucky
(2/26/2026)

IAR

Ohio
(2/26/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/24/2019

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/21/2018

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 7/30/2018

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

D/B/A MCF | MCF ADVISORS, LLC | D/B/A MCF PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | D/B/A MCF INSTITUTIONAL

CRD#: 130372 / SEC#: 801-62765

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2004 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

333 West Vine Street Suite 1740, Lexington, KY 40507

Mailing Address

Phone number

(859) 967-0999

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MCF FORM ADV PART 2A (2/23/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,193
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,329,345,692

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/31/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Kristen Kirkwood

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/24/2019

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/21/2018

Series 24

Date: 7/30/2018

Current Firm

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

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