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Keystone Financial Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$2,302,745,217

Clients

6,602

7% high-net-worth

Advisors

34

of 49 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

194

Very High

Average account size

$348,795

About

Keystone Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a mix of individual clients (including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals), retirement plans, trusts and other entities. The firm offers asset management, written financial plans and retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary management, delivering portfolio management and ongoing supervisory services typical of multi-team advisory firms.

The firm’s advisory representatives generally operate as independent contractors and deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary management using a mix of in-house model portfolios, third‑party managers and platform-based programs. Keystone relies on LPL’s Strategic Wealth Management platform and related LPL-sponsored programs, and also offers algorithm-driven and automated options (including an advisor-enhanced robo program and use of third-party digital platforms) with periodic client reviews and custodian reporting.

Noteworthy for its size and structure, Keystone manages over $2.3 billion for roughly 6,600 clients with 33 advisors, resulting in an unusually high client load per advisor relative to multi-team peers and suggesting a more scaled, program- and technology‑driven delivery model. The firm also has a significant number of dually registered or licensed representatives and disclosed relationships and compensation arrangements with third-party platforms and custodians, which bear on potential conflicts of interest that clients should consider.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range from $300 to $25,000

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.5% $500,000 - $2,000,000: 1.4% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.0% $5,000,000+: 0.8%

Commissions

Certain representatives are dually registered and may earn commissions on insurance products and brokerage transactions, but not on advisory accounts managed by the firm

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services range from $75 to $600 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Minimum fee: Minimum fee for financial planning services on an hourly basis: $500; Minimum fixed fee for financial planning services: $500; Minimum hourly fee for consulting services: $75; Minimum fixed fee for consulting services: $500 Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services charged on hourly basis ($75 to $600 per hour) or fixed fee basis ($300 to $25,000)

Main office location

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

527 Wellington Way, Ste 225

Lexington KY 40503, United States

Number of offices

9

Most active in

Alabama · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Kentucky · Maryland · New Jersey · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jonathan U

CFP®, Series 63

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Jonathan Upton is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with LPL Financial, LLC and Lamkin Wealth Management before joining Keystone Financial Group, LLC in 2024. Upton also maintains a personal LLC for tax purposes. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary management services through a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led implementation supported by technology and custodial platforms.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Adam R

Series 66

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Adam Richardson is a financial advisor with Keystone Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Keystone and LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in automobile restorations through Simple & Rich LLC. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses, providing asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm utilizes technology and multiple LPL-sponsored platforms to deliver scalable portfolio management and integrates program-based solutions with traditional advisory services.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joel G

Series 63, Series 65

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Joel Godby is a financial advisor with Keystone Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Keystone since 2017 and has prior experience with LPL Financial Services and Traditional Bank. Godby is also involved as a silent partner in an insurance agency. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary management, utilizing a mix of model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology-driven solutions to support a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard S

Series 63, Series 65

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Richard Slade is a financial advisor with Keystone Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Keystone since 2013 and also associated with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Slade owns and operates a farm business focused on hay and cattle. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary management services, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led strategies supported by technology and custodial platforms.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James Y

Series 66

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

James Young is a financial advisor at Keystone Financial Group, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Keystone since 2017, with prior experience at LPL Financial LLC and Linsco Private Ledger Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Young Brothers Farms LLC, a family farm established to protect inherited property. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary management services, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led implementation supported by technology and custodial relationships.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Eugene R

Series 63, Series 65

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Eugene Richardson is a financial advisor with Keystone Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Keystone Financial Group and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary management services. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led strategies across multiple platforms to deliver continuous portfolio management, supported by technology and custodial relationships to scale its services.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Gregory S

CFP®, Series 63

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Gregory Smith is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Keystone Financial Group, LLC. He has been with Keystone since 2024 and also maintains a role at LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a walnut tree farm through Walnut Farm LLC. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary management services. The firm utilizes a technology-driven delivery model and a mix of model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led implementation to manage approximately $1.86 billion in assets across more than 6,400 clients.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joseph S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Joseph Smith is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Keystone Financial Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. and Horizon Wealth Management, LLC, where he provided financial planning and consulting services through an independent investment advisory firm. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm delivers asset management and fiduciary services using a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led implementation, supported by technology and custodial platforms to manage a high client density across its advisor team.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Grant O

Series 65

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Grant Ostrander is a financial advisor at Keystone Financial Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked concurrently as Director of Operations in legal services at Harris Federal Law Firm since 2007. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary management services, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led implementation supported by technology and custodial relationships.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Timothy J

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Timothy Jenkins is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Keystone Financial Group, LLC since 2014 and has also worked with LPL Financial LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth soccer teams in Lexington, KY. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary management services, leveraging technology and program-based solutions to manage assets across multiple custodial platforms.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jorgena C

Series 66

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Jorgena Collias is a financial advisor at Keystone Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities, as well as service with Lexington Fayette Government. She has been with Keystone Financial Group since 2018. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology-driven solutions to deliver portfolio management across multiple LPL-sponsored platforms.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jayme N

Series 66

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Jayme Nelson is a financial advisor with Keystone Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Keystone and LPL Financial in 2024, Jayme worked at Edward Jones for six years and spent thirteen years at Janssen Biotech, a division of Johnson & Johnson. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm combines model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led implementation, leveraging technology and custodial relationships to manage approximately $1.86 billion in assets across more than 6,400 clients.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James M

Series 63

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

James Morrison is a financial advisor at Keystone Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, KY, with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Keystone since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Town Square Investments, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary management services. The firm integrates technology and platform relationships to deliver scalable portfolio management through a combination of model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led implementation.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Eddie C

Series 63

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Eddie Cox is a financial advisor with Keystone Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Keystone since 2014 and also has a longstanding affiliation with LPL Financial LLC since 2009. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and fiduciary management services. The firm utilizes a range of model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology-driven solutions to deliver scalable portfolio management and retirement-plan consulting.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael K

Series 63, Series 66

Lexington, KY

Keystone Financial Group, LLC

Michael Kretz is a financial advisor with Keystone Financial Group, LLC in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Keystone since 2014 and has also worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he offers non-variable insurance products, including a funeral expense trust through NGL Life Insurance. Keystone Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary management services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party managers, and technology-driven platforms to manage approximately $1.86 billion in assets across more than 6,400 clients.

Founder/Business Owner Retired
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