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Ernesto Smith Fernandez
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
Syracuse, NY 13219-2017
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CRD#: 7747360
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Professional summary
Ernesto Smith Fernandez, who also goes by Ernesto Smithfernandez, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Syracuse, New York.
Ernesto is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Ernesto has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ernesto Smithfernandez
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 5, 2025 - Present
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 3413 West Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13219-2017RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
Syracuse, NY
Current
May 5, 2025 - Present
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 3413 West Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13219-2017RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
Syracuse, NY
Past
August 28, 2023 - April 21, 2025
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
SYRACUSE, NY
Past
July 13, 2023 - April 21, 2025
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
SYRACUSE, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
New York(5/5/2025)
IAR
New York(5/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/13/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Mailing Address
4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone number
(888) 547-2968
Established
Ohio since 06/08/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,131
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC. | SOLE OWNER | 566 |
| CALABRESE, GIUSEPPE NMN | CO-CEO/PRESIDENT | 5013231 |
| DOUCE, MARK IVAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2959137 |
| GULLA, MATTHEW TODD | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 3040637 |
| HOTZ, BURTON BRUCE NICHOLAS | CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 3025138 |
| JANOFSKY, PAULA MARIE | OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2882776 |
| KOVACHICK, MARK ALLAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR | 5390571 |
| SCHMIDT, SOLOMON LEE | CO-CEO/PRESIDENT | 4404279 |
| SKARDA, JOSEPH BRIEL | HEAD OF KEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 4288186 |
| THEBERGE, JONATHAN MARC | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 7722891 |
| WEICK, PAUL ALFRED II | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 2286289 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 27,533 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,107,213,206 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
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Company Information
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 136300Syracuse, NY 13219-2017TRUST BUT VERIFY
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