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Kevin B. Collins

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CRD#: 854889
KC

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kevin Brian Collins was a registered financial professional .

Kevin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Kevin had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 8 and Series 12 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 7, 2016 - June 26, 2018

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120222
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

April 24, 2013 - June 26, 2018

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

September 23, 2011 - April 9, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

September 23, 2011 - April 9, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

May 17, 2010 - September 12, 2011

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

May 17, 2010 - September 12, 2011

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 5, 2009 - April 7, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 5, 2009 - April 7, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

September 19, 2008 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

August 15, 2008 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

December 2, 2005 - August 29, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

December 2, 2005 - August 29, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

August 19, 2005 - December 21, 2005

ADVEST, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

August 19, 2005 - December 21, 2005

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

July 30, 2004 - August 22, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

July 2, 2004 - August 22, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - December 13, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1989 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 21, 1982 - May 1, 1989

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 3, 1981 - May 17, 1982

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

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".
PC
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/29/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/28/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 9/18/1982
NYSE Branch Manager Examination

Current Firm


PC
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Mailing Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Phone number
(502) 451-0600
Established
Kentucky since 02/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT FORM ADV2B STEVEN MILLS (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KFG ENTERPRISES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES EMP STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TRUSTESOP TRUST
GRAHAM, TIMOTHY DALEYPRESIDENT4461811
IRONSIDE, JULIA MEYERFINOP2441578
MILLS, STEVEN RICHARDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3133520
SAMPSON, ERNEST AUBREYMANAGING MEMBER, ESOP TRUSTEE2001651
TAYLOR-JONES, JOHN PHILIPCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2171620
WESCOTT, MARY ELIZABETHCHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER4404797

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,271
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,051,273,980

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222

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