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Kathleen D. Cefalu

DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS
Ipswich, MA
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CRD#: 7176031
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Professional summary


Kathleen Denney Cefalu, who also goes by Kathleen Cefalu, Kathy Cefalu, Kathleen Marie Denney, Kathleen Denney, is a registered financial advisor currently at DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS, LLC located in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Kathleen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Kathleen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kathleen Cefalu | Kathy Cefalu | Kathleen Marie Denney | Kathleen Denney

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Kathleen Denney Cefalu's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 18, 2023 - Present

DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 325213
Ipswich, MA
Past

August 7, 2020 - March 20, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 9, 2020 - March 20, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA

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".
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DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS, LLC
DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS GROUP LLC | DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS, LLC

CRD#: 325213 / SEC#: 801-127415

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2023 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
Florida
(5/10/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts
(4/18/2023)
IAR
New York
(5/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/20/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/7/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


DW
DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS, LLC
DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS GROUP LLC | DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS, LLC

CRD#: 325213 / SEC#: 801-127415

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
218 Northwest 24th St., Miami, FL 33127
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 240-2737
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts117
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 634,952,832

Red Flags


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Company Information


DOWNTOWN WEALTH STUDIOS, LLC

CRD#: 325213Ipswich, MA

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