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Samuel A. Hardin

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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CRD#: 7426195
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Professional summary


Samuel Adam Hardin, who also goes by Sam Hardin, is a registered financial advisor currently at L.M. KOHN & COMPANY located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Samuel has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sam Hardin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 27, 2022 - Present

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

Office #1: 10151 Carver Rd. Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242
RIA
BD
CRD#: 27913
Cincinnati, OH
Current

November 24, 2021 - Present

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

Office #1: 10151 Carver Rd. Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242
RIA
BD
CRD#: 27913
Cincinnati, OH
Past

October 11, 2021 - October 28, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
CINCINNATI, OH

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".
LK
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
A. TURNER FINANCIAL | VISION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRUE HARBOUR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE TATLAN GROUP | TANKE FINANCIAL GROUP | ROBERT BRYAN FITZPATRICK PC | PRIVATE WEALTH & RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | PREFERRED PENSION SOLUTIONS | PLANNING WORKS, LLC | PILOT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARADIGM BENEFITS, LLC | NORRIS & COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MILLENNIUM FINANCIAL | MAYHEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | M3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT/KING FINANCIAL INC./PINZONE FINANCIAL SERVICES/HEALY FINANCIAL SERVICES | LOVE & ASSOCIATES | LOOMIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | LIGHTHOUSE AGENCY INC. | L.M. KOHN NORTH | L.M. KOHN & COMPANY | KOHN WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC. | KOHN FINANCIAL CORPORATION | JMK WEALTH ADVISORS | JLA CAPITAL | GROUP PLANS INSURANCE AGENCY INC - A DIVISION OF SHEAKLEY | GREEN & HALLIBURTON, INC. | GELMAN PENSION CONSULTING/CORNERSTONE PENSION CONSULTING | FINANCIAL DESIGNS, LLC | CYR FINANCIAL SERVICES / SHAREFAX FINANCIAL SERVICES | CONWAY FINANCIAL GROUP | CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CGI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARPENTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUTLER BENEFIT BROKERS INC. | BAKER & COMPANY | ART ROSSER FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | ALDYN CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 27913 / SEC#: 801-38116, 8-43303

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/1991 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(9/16/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/27/2025)
RR
Georgia
(4/8/2025)
RR
Illinois
(10/23/2025)
RR
Indiana
(3/18/2025)
RR
Iowa
(2/27/2025)
RR
Kansas
(4/8/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(2/27/2025)
RR
Michigan
(4/8/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(11/18/2024)
RR
Ohio
(1/23/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(7/27/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/6/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/8/2025)
RR
Texas
(4/8/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/8/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/8/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/11/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LK
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
A. TURNER FINANCIAL | VISION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRUE HARBOUR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE TATLAN GROUP | TANKE FINANCIAL GROUP | ROBERT BRYAN FITZPATRICK PC | PRIVATE WEALTH & RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | PREFERRED PENSION SOLUTIONS | PLANNING WORKS, LLC | PILOT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARADIGM BENEFITS, LLC | NORRIS & COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MILLENNIUM FINANCIAL | MAYHEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | M3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT/KING FINANCIAL INC./PINZONE FINANCIAL SERVICES/HEALY FINANCIAL SERVICES | LOVE & ASSOCIATES | LOOMIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | LIGHTHOUSE AGENCY INC. | L.M. KOHN NORTH | L.M. KOHN & COMPANY | KOHN WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC. | KOHN FINANCIAL CORPORATION | JMK WEALTH ADVISORS | JLA CAPITAL | GROUP PLANS INSURANCE AGENCY INC - A DIVISION OF SHEAKLEY | GREEN & HALLIBURTON, INC. | GELMAN PENSION CONSULTING/CORNERSTONE PENSION CONSULTING | FINANCIAL DESIGNS, LLC | CYR FINANCIAL SERVICES / SHAREFAX FINANCIAL SERVICES | CONWAY FINANCIAL GROUP | CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CGI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARPENTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUTLER BENEFIT BROKERS INC. | BAKER & COMPANY | ART ROSSER FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | ALDYN CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 27913 / SEC#: 801-38116, 8-43303

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/1991 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
10151 Carver Rd. Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
10151 Carver Rd. Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone number
(513) 792-0301
Established
Ohio since 11/27/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
85

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 04-08-2025 (4/8/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KOHN, LARRY MICHAELCEO/COB/TREASURER1063493
CHESS, ROBERT HUBERT JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2444560
HOLLISTER, CARL ROBERTPRESIDENT1953484
KOHN, ANDREW LEONARDVICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/ASSISTANT TREASURER6081667

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,799
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,091,208,747

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

CRD#: 27913Cincinnati, OH 45242

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