Kathryn Lester has been an investment adviser representative at Vandalia Wealth Management since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Kathryn Lester holds a Consumer Community Services degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University.
Vandalia Wealth Management Incorporated is a Charleston, WV firm with $250M under management, 469 clients and 15 advisers across 6 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Kathy Lester is Wealth Advisor of Vandalia Wealth. She has been in the financial services industry since 1979, focusing on private client and institutional investment advisory and consulting services. Her career has blended sales, analyst and advisory roles in international banking, government and financial services in Fortune 500 corporations.
Kathryn Lester’s longest registration was 7 years at Scott & Stringfellow, LLC (2004–2012). Before joining Vandalia Wealth Management in 2026, Kathryn Lester was registered through Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC.
- Vandalia WealthCurrent– present · under a yearIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 340089
- Axxcess Wealth Management, LLCAlso current– present · 3 yearsCharleston, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 164081
- Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated– · 3 yearsCharleston, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8158
- J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC– · 7 yearsCharleston, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 453
- Scott & Stringfellow, LLC– · 7 yearsCharleston, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6255
- Wachovia Securities, LLC– · 4 yearsCharleston, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
Investment adviser representative registrations
Kathryn Lester is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from April 2023; the most recent is Indiana, in June 2026.
- IndianaSince 30 June 2026
- TexasResidentSince 5 April 2023
- West VirginiaSince 14 April 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 31 August 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 30 March 1999 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 30 September 1997 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Full name
- Kathryn M Lester
- CRD
- 3178276
- Firm
- Vandalia Wealth Management · CRD 340089
- Office
- Indianapolis, IN
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 1999
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- vandaliawealth.com
Where does Kathryn Lester work?
Kathryn Lester is an investment adviser representative registered through Vandalia Wealth Management Incorporated since May 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Kathryn Lester a financial advisor?
Yes. Kathryn Lester has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, Texas and West Virginia, through Vandalia Wealth Management since May 2026.
How many years of experience does Kathryn Lester have?
Kathryn Lester has 27 years in the financial industry, since May 1999, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Kathryn Lester passed?
Kathryn Lester has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 66, Series 7 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 66, was passed in September 1997. FINRA credited Kathryn Lester with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Kathryn Lester work before Vandalia Wealth Management?
Before Vandalia Wealth Management, Kathryn Lester was registered through Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, October 2019 to March 2023; J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC, July 2012 to October 2019; Scott & Stringfellow, LLC, September 2004 to July 2012; Wachovia Securities, LLC, December 1999 to October 2004.
Where is Kathryn Lester based?
Kathryn Lester’s registered office is in Indianapolis, IN.
Is Kathryn Lester registered with FINRA?
No. Kathryn Lester has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Kathryn Lester’s record?
Search CRD 3178276 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Kathryn Lester’s full registration record.