Charles Kern
Charles Kern is a registered investment advisor at Pilot Investment Services, LLC, based in Greensboro, NC, with 32 years of industry experience. Charles operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Insurance Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 9 clients with $1.5M in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
Number of Clients
Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.50% |
| $500K+ | 1.00% |
Pilot may negotiate special fee arrangements where Pilot deems appropriate under the circumstances.
Fee Estimator
Location
Greensboro, NC
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Regulatory History (6)
Customer Dispute
May 2013Regulatory
February 2012Customer Dispute
April 2011Customer Dispute
February 2010Customer Dispute
April 2008Customer Dispute
August 2005Other Business Activities
Charles works as an auditor for the Department of Treasury in Charlotte, NC since 2017, dedicating full-time hours to this role. This activity is not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Pilot Investment Services, LLC
Previous Registrations
Pilot Investment Services, LLC
Danny Fontana Enterprises D/b/a Pilot Portfolio Management
Bb&t Securities, LLCBroker
Scott & Stringfellow, LLC
Scott & Stringfellow, LLCBroker
UBS Financial Services INC.
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations1 state
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