Thomas Chandler has been an investment adviser representative at Kerr Financial Planning since April 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Thomas Chandler holds a Bachelor of Arts from Gettysburg College.
Kerr Financial Planning Corporation is a firm with $131M under management, 550 clients and 3 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Tom Chandler is Wealth Advisor of Kerr Financial Planning Corporation, based in Fresno, CA. He has been part of the firm's wealth management team since 2020, working with clients on investment portfolios, market research and investment strategies. Before joining, he spent more than three decades as a high-net-worth wealth advisor with Merrill Lynch and LPL Financial.
Thomas Chandler’s longest registration was 16 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (1997–2014). Before joining Kerr Financial Planning in 2020, Thomas Chandler was registered through Kovack Advisors, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC.
- Kerr Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 6 yearsFreson, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 277142
- Kovack Advisors, Inc.– · 2 yearsFresno, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 140808
- LPL Financial LLC– · 3 yearsFresno, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 16 yearsFresno, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by Kerr Financial Planning
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Thomas Chandler is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since April 2020.
- CaliforniaSince 7 April 2020
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 21 December 1992 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 11 January 1983 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 December 1982 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Thomas Wayne Chandler
- CRD
- 1082136
- Firm
- Kerr Financial Planning · CRD 277142
- Office
- 7255 N 1ST STREET, SUITE 101, Freson, CA 93720
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 1982
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- kerrwealth.com
Where does Thomas Chandler work?
Thomas Chandler is an investment adviser representative registered through Kerr Financial Planning Corporation since April 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Thomas Chandler a financial advisor?
Yes. Thomas Chandler has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Kerr Financial Planning since April 2020.
How many years of experience does Thomas Chandler have?
Thomas Chandler has 43 years in the financial industry, since December 1982, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Thomas Chandler passed?
Thomas Chandler has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 1982. FINRA credited Thomas Chandler with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Thomas Chandler work before Kerr Financial Planning?
Before Kerr Financial Planning, Thomas Chandler was registered through Kovack Advisors, Inc., January 2018 to April 2020; LPL Financial LLC, June 2014 to February 2018; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, July 1997 to June 2014.
Where is Thomas Chandler based?
Thomas Chandler’s registered office is in Freson, CA.
Is Thomas Chandler registered with FINRA?
No. Thomas Chandler has no current broker registration.
Is Thomas Chandler a CFP?
Kerr Financial Planning lists Thomas Chandler with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Thomas Chandler’s record?
Search CRD 1082136 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Thomas Chandler’s full registration record.
