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General Counsel and Asst. Secretary · Macquarie Wealth Advisers, LLC

Michael E. Kernan

CRD 5737497 · Named on Form ADV at 2 SEC-registered advisers

At a glance

Macquarie Wealth Advisers, LLC, an SEC-registered asset manager based in New York, NY with $4.8 billion in regulatory assets, lists Michael E. Kernan on its Form ADV as General Counsel and Asst. Secretary, a control person. The SEC filings also name Michael at 1 other registered adviser.

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Michael’s stakes and control

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Colleagues named on the same filings (11)

  • Alexander H. LeeCo-Head of Wealth Solutions Through April 10, 2025; Head of WS April 10, 2025-June 30, 2025; Manager and President July 1, 2025, Macquarie Wealth Advisers, LLC
  • James R. BurnsManager, Macquarie Wealth Advisers, LLC
  • William J. FinkChief Compliance Officer, Macquarie Wealth Advisers, LLC
  • Sue SekarTreasurer, Macquarie Wealth Advisers, LLC
  • Harlan CherniakManager, Macquarie Wealth Advisers, LLC

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Something wrong? Ask for a correction. Source: Schedules A and B of each firm’s latest Form ADV, filed with the SEC. For Michael’s registrations, exams and any disclosures, see the SEC’s adviser search or FINRA BrokerCheck.