John Kenny has been an investment adviser representative at Rinkey Investments since June 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. John Kenny holds a Master's in Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Master's in International Management from Thunderbird Graduate School.
Rinkey Investments is a San Diego, CA firm with $471M under management, 215 clients and 9 advisers across 9 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
John Kenny is Financial Planner of Illumination Wealth Management. He enjoys working with busy professionals, business people and entrepreneurs on more advanced planning challenges. He came to planning from a prior career in high-tech management and entrepreneurship, including co-founding a startup as Vice President of Engineering at PicoPower Technology and directing multiple design teams as Director of Engineering at National Semiconductor.
John Kenny’s longest registration was 4 years at Savvy Investments & Planning LLC (2019–2023). Before joining Rinkey Investments in 2022, John Kenny was registered through Savvy Investments & Planning LLC and Msi Financial Services, Inc.
- – present · 4 yearsBerkeley, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149576
- Savvy Investments & Planning LLC– · 4 yearsOrinda, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 299095
- Msi Financial Services, Inc.– · under a yearWalnut Creek, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 14251
Professional designations
Listed by Rinkey Investments
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
John Kenny is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from June 2022; the most recent is Texas, in March 2025.
- CaliforniaSince 10 June 2022
- TexasSince 13 March 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 29 January 2016 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 14 January 2016 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- John D Kenny
- CRD
- 6595705
- Firm
- Rinkey Investments · CRD 149576
- Office
- Berkeley, CA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2016
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- illuminationwealth.com
Where does John Kenny work?
John Kenny is an investment adviser representative registered through Rinkey Investments since June 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is John Kenny a financial advisor?
Yes. John Kenny has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Texas, through Rinkey Investments since June 2022.
How many years of experience does John Kenny have?
John Kenny has 10 years in the financial industry, since July 2016, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has John Kenny passed?
John Kenny has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 2016. FINRA credited John Kenny with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did John Kenny work before Rinkey Investments?
Before Rinkey Investments, John Kenny was registered through Msi Financial Services, Inc., March 2016 to March 2017.
Where is John Kenny based?
John Kenny’s registered office is in Berkeley, CA.
Is John Kenny registered with FINRA?
No. John Kenny has no current broker registration.
Is John Kenny a CFP?
Rinkey Investments lists John Kenny with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: John Kenny, CFP®, MBA, Financial Planner biography, illuminationwealth.com
How can I verify John Kenny’s record?
Search CRD 6595705 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes John Kenny’s full registration record.
