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Kathleen Denney Cefalu

Investment Adviser Representative at Downtown Wealth Studios, LLC

Ipswich, MACRD #7176031Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
6 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Kathleen Denney Cefalu is an investment adviser representative with Downtown Wealth Studios, LLC in Ipswich, MA, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 2020 and were previously registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They have passed 4 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 Florida, Massachusetts, and New York.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida, Massachusetts, New York

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

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/20/2020
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 2/4/2019
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/7/2020
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 6/10/2020

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Downtown Wealth Studios, LLCCurrent
4/18/2023 – Ipswich, MA
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
4/9/2020 – 3/20/2023Boston, MA

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. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Sep 2019 – Mar 2023Boston, MA
  2. Unemployed
    Oct 2015 – Sep 2019Ipswich, MA
  3. Downtown Wealth Studios, LLC
    Mar 2023 – no end date reportedMiami, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of August 11, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Downtown Wealth Studios, LLC

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee

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Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small Businesses

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable Organizations

Firm assets under management

$500M–$1B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
4
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
6
Main office:
Miami, FL
SEC file number:
801-127415

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Form ADV data as of March 11, 2026

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Kathleen Denney Cefalu (Downtown Wealth Studios)