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Samuel Pond

Financial Planner at Keener Financial Planning in Keller, TX

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Samuel Pond is Financial Planner of Keener Financial Planning, LLC, an investment adviser managing $479M, and works from its Keller, TX office. Samuel Pond has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Keener Financial Planning since 19 May 2021, has 6 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

6
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Samuel Pond has been Financial Planner of Keener Financial Planning since January 2022, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Samuel Pond holds a Degree in personal financial planning from Utah Valley University.

Keener Financial Planning, LLC is a Keller, TX firm with $479M under management, 197 clients and 10 advisers across 2 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.

Samuel Pond is Financial Planner and Co-Owner of Keener Financial Planning. He joined the firm in 2020 after working at a wealth management firm in the DFW area. He helps clients gain a greater understanding of their finances to support effective decision making.

Samuel Pond’s longest registration is the current one, 5 years at Keener Financial Planning since 2021. Before joining Keener Financial Planning in 2021, Samuel Pond was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc and DFPG Investments, Inc.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Keller, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 147615
  2. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc
    – · under a year
    Dallas, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149018
  3. DFPG Investments, Inc.
    – · under a year
    Sandy, UT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 155576

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Keener Financial Planning

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Samuel Pond is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since May 2021.

  • TexasSince 19 May 2021

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6617 August 2017
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 717 July 2017
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Samuel David Pond
CRD
6826918
Firm
Keener Financial Planning · CRD 147615
Role
Financial Planner
Office
1692 KELLER PARKWAY, Keller, TX 76248
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
November 2019
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Samuel Pond work?

Samuel Pond has been Financial Planner of Keener Financial Planning, LLC since January 2022.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 20 July 2026

Is Samuel Pond a financial advisor?

Yes. Samuel Pond has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Keener Financial Planning since May 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Samuel Pond have?

Samuel Pond has 6 years in the financial industry, since November 2019, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Samuel Pond passed?

Samuel Pond has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2017. FINRA credited Samuel Pond with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Samuel Pond work before Keener Financial Planning?

Before Keener Financial Planning, Samuel Pond was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc, June 2019 to May 2020; DFPG Investments, Inc., January 2018 to February 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Samuel Pond based?

Samuel Pond’s registered office is in Keller, TX.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Samuel Pond registered with FINRA?

No. Samuel Pond has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Samuel Pond a CFP?

Keener Financial Planning lists Samuel Pond with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Samuel Pond biography, keenerfinancial.com

How can I verify Samuel Pond’s record?

Search CRD 6826918 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Samuel Pond’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Keener Financial Planning

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6826918, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Keener Financial Planning, LLC, filed 20 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Keener Financial Planning team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.