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McKay S Hardy

Investment Adviser Representative at Corient

Newport Beach, CACRD #7754512Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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McKay S. Hardy is an investment adviser representative with Corient in Newport Beach, CA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2024 and were previously registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.

Office

500 Newport Center Drive Suite 700
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Advisors at this office: 2

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

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:
California

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

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 10/21/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/19/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 6/26/2024

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

CorientCurrent
6/12/2026 – Newport Beach, CA
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
10/22/2024 – 4/6/2026Newport Beach, CA

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
    May 2024 – Apr 2026Newport Beach, CA
  2. Morgan Stanley
    Jun 2023 – Oct 2023Newport Beach, CA
  3. Oasis Outsourcing
    Jun 2023 – Jul 2023Newport Beach, CA
  4. EP Wealth Advisors
    Oct 2021 – Aug 2022Salt Lake City, UT
  5. GPS Capital Markets
    May 2021 – Aug 2021South Jordan, UT
  6. Nike
    Mar 2019 – Apr 2019Bloomington, MN
  7. Unemployed
    Jul 2000 – Mar 2019Chaska, MN
  8. Temasek Bay
    Dec 2020 – Sep 2021Provo, UT
  9. Unemployed
    Aug 2023 – May 2024Provo, UT
  10. Unemployed
    Aug 2022 – Jun 2023Provo, UT
  11. Unemployed
    Apr 2019 – Oct 2020Provo, UT
  12. Utah Valley University
    Aug 2020 – May 2024Provo, UT
  13. Corient Services LLC
    Apr 2026 – no end date reportedMiami, FL
  14. Corient
    Apr 2026 – no end date reportedNewport Beach, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Corient

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
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$250,000 (waivable)
Estimated blended rate
0.01

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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and NewslettersMarket TimingEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsInvestment CompaniesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
599
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Miami, FL
SEC file number:
801-124978

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of August 21, 2026

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