Jenelle Kinder, client care manager with local financial services provider Gene Bell & Associates, passed the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s qualifying test for a series 6 securities license.

Passing the test makes Kinder qualified to transact business in open end mutual funds, variable annuities and variable insurance policies.

Kinder started with Gene Bell & Associates in 2009 as a receptionist.

“I am so proud of Jenelle. Her passing this exam will allow me to expand my financial services business,” Gene Bell said.