Kenneth Bates
Professional Summary
Kenneth Bates is a registered financial advisor currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Orlando, Florida. Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Kenneth has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 26 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
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Years of Experience
5 years registered in the securities industry
Current & Past Employments
Current
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Current Firm
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIGI FINANCIAL | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
Contact Information
Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001Phone Number
(770) 381-1000Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981Firm Type
CorporationFiscal Year End
DecemberFirm Size
Large# of Employees
3,992SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | — |
| COLEY, DASIA DEBORAH | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6760291 |
| JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6037365 |
| LESUTIS, MICHAEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL | 4751250 |
| MILLER, DEBORAH LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 3036949 |
| NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4589878 |
| RIVET, LORI ALLISON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4496273 |
| SUKIN, KAREN LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 6292138 |
| SUTTON, MISTY MICHELLE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 4835553 |
| WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVEN | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4131816 |
| WELLS, MICHAEL KURT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5999501 |
| WOODRING, DANIEL AARON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4028705 |
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
89,813AUM (Assets Under Management)
$15,536,099,534Disclosures
Regulatory Event
23Arbitration
2Bond
2Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 01/26/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIGI FINANCIAL | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(6/24/2022)
(8/5/2021)
(4/28/2026)
(7/28/2023)
(3/15/2022)
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Exams
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Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed Jul 2021About the Series 6TO examSeries 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Passed May 2023About the Series 26 examSRO Registrations
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