Kevin G. Kern
Kevin Kern leads the firm’s direct wealth planning division, serving clients across the U.S. and internationally. With over 35 years of experience in financial services, Kevin is recognized for his client-first philosophy, strategic insight, and long-term relationship focus.
Under his leadership, ACM has grown to over $11 billion in assets under management and is consistently ranked among the top 100 independent advisory firms in the country.
In addition to his management and advisory work, Kevin hosts ACM’s Live – Plan – Invest podcast and regularly authors wealth commentaries known for their clarity, candor, and distinctive style. Earlier in his career, he co-founded one of the nation’s first daily syndicated financial radio programs—an experience that helped shape his communication-driven approach to advising.
Kevin is also active in nonprofit leadership. He currently serves as Chairman of the Westchester Medical Center / Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation and is a board member of the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Foundation. He previously served as President of the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center. He resides in New York’s Hudson Valley with his wife Sheila—who first heard him on the radio—and is a devoted supporter of West Point football.
GO ARMY, BEAT NAVY.
- Timing Is Everything: What I learned from Missing Woodstock
- Diversification Requires Discomfort
- Alan Greenspan’s 2021 Reflections and Their Relevance Today
- Is Your Portfolio Still Presentable?
- Turning Off the Accumulation Switch
- Droning On: Diversification and Drones
- The Lesson of Uncle Lou
- The Power of an ACM Private Portfolio
- Eat the Apples—Stay Away from the Trees
- Live Plan Invest – Episode 38 – Avoiding Family Conflicts Over the Inherited Vacation Home
- Live Plan Invest – Episode 14 – Your Income In Retirement
- Live Plan Invest Podcast – Episode 1 – What About Bonds?
- Want a Raise? You Might Have To Quit.
- Take 5
- Elder Care Management: Finding an Advocate
- Live Plan Invest – Episode 43 – Inside ACM’s Quarterly Market Outlook and Financial Planning Tips
- Live Plan Invest – Episode 42 – Why Hire an Advisor? + Alt Investments & Benchmarking
- Live Plan Invest – Episode 41 – Tax Planning Strategies That Can Boost Your Returns
- Live Plan Invest – Episode 40 – The Big Beautiful Bill: What Changed, What Stayed The Same, And What You Can Do Now
