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Robert B. Kerns

KERNS LEGACY PLANNING
PHOENIX, AZ 85028
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CRD#: 7207862
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Professional summary


Robert Bruce Kerns III, who also goes by Robert Bruce Kerns, Robert Kerns, Trey Kerns, is a registered financial advisor currently at KERNS LEGACY PLANNING located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Robert has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Robert Bruce Kerns | Robert Kerns | Trey Kerns

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 12, 2026 - Present

KERNS LEGACY PLANNING

Office #1: 3509 E Shea Blvd Ste 109, Phoenix, AZ 85028
RIA
CRD#: 340407
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 24, 2022 - January 2, 2026

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
GILBERT, AZ
Past

May 24, 2022 - January 2, 2026

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
GILBERT, AZ
Past

November 2, 2020 - February 24, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PEORIA, AZ
Past

February 25, 2020 - February 24, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PEORIA, AZ

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
Arizona
(2/12/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/30/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/25/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KL
KERNS LEGACY PLANNING
KERNS LEGACY PLANNING | KERNS LEGACY PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 340407 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2026 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3509 E Shea Blvd Ste 109, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 556-0962
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


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Company Information


KERNS LEGACY PLANNING

CRD#: 340407Phoenix, AZ 85028

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