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Jay David McKinney

Investment Adviser Representative at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC

Mooresville, NCCRD #6439363Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
11 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Jay David Mckinney is an investment adviser representative with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC in Mooresville, NC, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2015 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Barnabas Capital, LLC and Brighthouse Securities, LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
North Carolina
Broker:
1 state or territory

North Carolina

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 1/30/2026
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/21/2015
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 2/14/2022
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 4/29/2015

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Fortress Private Ledger, LLCCurrent
1/30/2026 – Mooresville, NC
Fortress Private Ledger, LLCCurrent
1/29/2026 – Mooresville, NC
Barnabas Capital, LLC
5/30/2019 – 1/30/2026Charlotte, NC
Brighthouse Securities, LLC
3/6/2017 – 5/30/2019Charlotte, NC
Metlife Investors Distribution Company
4/29/2015 – 3/6/2017Charlotte, NC

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Metlife Securities Inc
    Jan 2015 – Mar 2017Charlotte, NC
  2. North Carolina ARMY National Guard
    Aug 2010 – no end date reportedGastonia, NC
  3. Brighthouse Securities, LLC
    Mar 2017 – May 2019Charlotte, NC
  4. Barnabas Capital, LLC
    May 2019 – Jan 2026Cornelius, NC
  5. Fortress Private Ledger, LLC
    Jan 2026 – no end date reportedRaleigh, NC

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Fortress Private Ledger, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
Firm account minimum
$100,000 (waivable)
Estimated blended rate
0.02

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Deferred Sales Trust, Premium Financing, Private Retirement Trust, and 1031 Exchange services, with a focus on tax deferral strategies for sellers of highly appreciated assets including real estate, businesses, private stocks, art, crypto, and collectibles.

Investment ManagementEstate PlanningTax PlanningInsurance
Firm areas of expertise
Deferred Sales TrustCapital Gains Tax Deferral1031 ExchangeInstallment SalePremium FinancingPrivate Retirement TrustEstate PlanningTax DeferralReal EstateExit Planning

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCorporations

Firm assets under management

$500M–$1B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
19
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
5
Main office:
Raleigh, NC
SEC file number:
801-118075

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Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026

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