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Megan Kiesel

Megan Kiesel

CFP®
LIVELIHOOD
Philadelphia, PA
·CRD# 7094539·8 years experience

Professional Summary

Megan Kiesel, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at LIVELIHOOD LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Megan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Megan has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fixed / Negotiated Fee | Hourly | Retainer

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Cashflow & Budgeting
  • Financial Planning
  • Business Services
  • Investment Management
  • Education Funding
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

Specializations

Financial Therapy
Generation X
ESG & Impact Investing

Biography

I’ve spent the last decade working in consumer finance as a project manager and division director, developing and delivering programs to help families better manage their money, pay off debt, build assets, and plan for college costs and student loan repayment.  As a trained social worker, I take a holistic and values-based approach to financial planning where I seek to align your resources with your vision for an ideal life.  This can be especially helpful...

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2019

Years of Experience

8 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

LIVELIHOOD LLC·CRD# 301645
RIA
1. 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Philadelphia, PA 191072. Philadelphia, PA
May 13, 2019 - Present

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Current Firm

LIVELIHOOD LLC
LIVELIHOOD LLC

LIVELIHOOD LLC | LIVELIHOOD, LLC

CRD#: 301645
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (8/23/2021 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (3/8/2023 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (5/13/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1315 Walnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone Number

(267) 362-9326

# of Employees

2

Documents

Latest Form ADV

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Other business activities

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Personal investment property It is not investment-related as defined above Philadelphia, PA 19147 This is a personal investment property I am a co-owner with my husband September 2014 I spend less than 1 hour per month on average managing this property I spend 0 hours during securities trading hours managing this property I oversee the rental management company and do the bookkeeping needed to report taxes appropriately.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
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IAR
New Jersey
(8/23/2021)
IAR
New York
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/13/2019)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 2018About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Services Offered by Megan

  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Cashflow & Budgeting
  • Financial Planning
  • Business Services
  • Investment Management
  • Education Funding
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

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