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John Fennig

Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer at KFA Private Wealth Group in Tyson, VA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

John Fennig is Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer of Kfa Private Wealth Group, LLC, an investment adviser managing $830M, and works from its Tyson, VA office. John Fennig has been registered as an investment adviser representative through KFA Private Wealth Group since 29 October 2015, has 24 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

24
Years in industry
10
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

John Fennig has been Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer of KFA Private Wealth Group since March 2022, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. John Fennig holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.

Kfa Private Wealth Group, LLC is a Tyson, VA firm with $830M under management, 823 clients and 11 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

John Fennig is Founder + Private Wealth Advisor and Head of Tax & Accounting of KFA Private Wealth Group, based in Tysons, Virginia. He began his career at American Express Financial Advisors, first as an advisor and then as advisor coach and district manager. In 2008 he moved from leadership to franchise owner at Ameriprise Financial Services.

John Fennig’s longest registration was 13 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. (2002–2015). Before joining KFA Private Wealth Group in 2015, John Fennig was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

  1. – present · 10 years
    Tyson, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281678
  2. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
    – · 13 years
    Vienna, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by KFA Private Wealth Group

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Investment adviser representative registrations

John Fennig is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. Each was approved in October 2015.

  • TexasResidentSince 29 October 2015
  • VirginiaSince 29 October 2015

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6623 August 2002
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 78 August 2002
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
John Robert Fennig
CRD
4534256
Firm
KFA Private Wealth Group · CRD 281678
Role
Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer
Office
8350 BROAD ST., SUITE 220, Tyson, VA 22102-5151
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
August 2002
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
kfapwg.com

Common questions

Where does John Fennig work?

John Fennig has been Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer of Kfa Private Wealth Group, LLC since March 2022, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 25 March 2026

Is John Fennig a financial advisor?

Yes. John Fennig has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Virginia, through KFA Private Wealth Group since October 2015.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does John Fennig have?

John Fennig has 24 years in the financial industry, since August 2002, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has John Fennig passed?

John Fennig has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 2002. FINRA credited John Fennig with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is John Fennig based?

John Fennig’s registered office is in Tyson, VA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is John Fennig registered with FINRA?

No. John Fennig has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is John Fennig a CFP?

KFA Private Wealth Group lists John Fennig with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: John Fennig biography, kfapwg.com

How can I verify John Fennig’s record?

Search CRD 4534256 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes John Fennig’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4534256, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Kfa Private Wealth Group, LLC, filed 25 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. KFA Private Wealth Group team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.