Janney Montgomery Scott
43yrs
Top 1% by experience nationwide
44yrs
Michael Kernicky
Financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott
Based in Media, Pennsylvania, Michael Kernicky is a fiduciary financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. Michael joined Janney Montgomery Scott in 2018, after 11 years at Merrill. Michael holds the CFP® designation.
One of 125 advisors with offices in Media, and one of 106 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience44 years (since 1983)
How that compares ?Top advisor by experience in Media
Office1400 N. Providence Road Suite 3005, Media, PA 19063
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$406,735
Advisors at the firm1,340
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Janney Montgomery Scott
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Career
- 2018 – nowJanney Montgomery Scott LLCCurrent firm
- 2007 – 2018MerrillPreviously
Contact Michael
Local office(610) 892-3313Ask for Michael. (215) 665-6000Main office · Philadelphia, PA 1400 N. Providence Road Suite 3005Media, PA 19063Office · Get directions Facebook pageJanney Montgomery Scott
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Michael’s local office at (610) 892-3313 or the Janney Montgomery Scott main office at (215) 665-6000, and ask for Michael Kernicky.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1983, about 44 years. Top advisor by experience in Media.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Janney Montgomery Scott reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, other fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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