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Barton J. Kershner

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS
Rockville, MD 20850
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CRD#: 5144164
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Professional summary


Barton Joseph Kershner, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC located in Rockville, Maryland and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Rockville, Maryland.

Barton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Barton has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
1) Business Name: Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors Investment Related: Yes Address: 2850 Gold Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Nature: Investment Consulting Position: Client Relationship Consultant Start Date: 04/01/2022 Hours Per Month: 140 Hours Per Day: 6 Duties: Retirement plan consulting 2) Business Name: Gallagher Benefit Services Investment Related: Yes Address: 2850 Gold Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Nature: Retirement Plan Consulting Services Position: Client Relationship Consultant Start Date: 10/01/2010 Hours Per Month: 40 Hours Per Day: 2 Duties: Investment Monitoring, Participant Education, Plan Sponsor Inquiries.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

April 15, 2022 - Present

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 702 King Farm Blvd., Ste. 201, Rockville, MD 20850
RIA
CRD#: 146509
Rockville, MD
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 702 King Farm Road Suite 210, Rockville, MD 20850
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Rockville, MD
Past

March 31, 2022 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Rockville, MD
Past

April 19, 2016 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Rockville, MD
Past

March 31, 2015 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

March 27, 2015 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

September 17, 2014 - January 8, 2015

GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172011
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

September 12, 2014 - January 15, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

October 23, 2013 - December 24, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

October 23, 2013 - September 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

January 25, 2013 - August 6, 2013

GLASS JACOBSON WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 120141
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

January 15, 2013 - August 8, 2013

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

November 18, 2010 - January 2, 2013

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

November 18, 2010 - January 2, 2013

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 12, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 12, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

February 22, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

October 23, 2006 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
ANNAPOLIS, MD

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".
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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 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.
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
California
(8/23/2024)
RR
Delaware
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(4/15/2022)
RR
Maryland
(8/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/23/2024)
RR
New York
(8/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/23/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(8/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/3/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/9/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 330-1011
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
221

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A FOR GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC FOR RETAIL CLIENTS (4/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,754
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 180,614,282,519

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Company Information


GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 146509Rockville, MD 20850

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