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Zachary S. Kern

SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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CRD#: 7548393
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Professional summary

Zachary Scott Kern, who also goes by Zach Kern, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Zachary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Zachary has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Zach Kern

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Business: Mean 38 - Investment-related: No - Business Address: 5825 Peregrine Place APT 204, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 - Nature of Business: Musician - Position: Musician - Start Date: 8/11/2023 - Hours/Month: 8 hours/month - Hours/Month During Securities Trading Hours: 0 hours/year - Duties: Performs at numerous venues around Fort Wayne throughout the summer.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 29, 2025 - Present

SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 7030 Pointe Inverness Way Suite 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
RIA
CRD#: 107517
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

September 5, 2024 - February 11, 2025

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
FORT WAYNE, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SF
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SYM FINANCIAL CORP. DBA SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 107517 / SEC#: 801-23944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1985 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
Indiana
(9/29/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/3/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/5/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/16/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

SF
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SYM FINANCIAL CORP. DBA SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 107517 / SEC#: 801-23944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1985 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
801 Park Ave, Winona Lake, IN 46590
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 888-7968
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
74

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SYM ADV PART 2A (7/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,993
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,879,622,399

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/20/2024
Cover Page
Report
06/29/2023
Cover Page
Report
12/19/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 107517Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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