Janis F.  Kerns net worth and biography

Janis Kerns Biography and Net Worth

General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of Adams Diversified Equity Fund

Janis serves as Adams Funds’ General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer. In those roles, Janis oversees all legal and compliance matters for the Funds. She is a member of the Funds’ Management Committee.

Janis’s more than 24 years of legal and compliance experience in the investment management industry includes service in-house on Wall Street, representing clients in private practice, and three years on the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  She has been a frequent author and speaker on fund management and compliance matters.

Janis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Wake Forest University and earned her Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law. She is a member of the bar in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and actively represents the Funds within the closed-end fund industry and the Investment Company Institute.

What is Janis F. Kerns' net worth?

The estimated net worth of Janis F. Kerns is at least $1.21 million as of January 30th, 2026. Ms. Kerns owns 51,983 shares of Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock worth more than $1,208,345 as of February 14th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Ms. Kerns may own. Learn More about Janis F. Kerns' net worth.

How old is Janis F. Kerns?

Ms. Kerns is currently 60 years old. There are 5 older executives and no younger executives at Adams Diversified Equity Fund. The oldest executive at Adams Diversified Equity Fund is Mr. Michael E. Rega C.F.A., Vice President of Research and Senior Equity Analyst, who is 64 years old. Learn More on Janis F. Kerns' age.

How do I contact Janis F. Kerns?

The corporate mailing address for Ms. Kerns and other Adams Diversified Equity Fund executives is SEVEN ST PAUL STREET SUITE 1140, BALTIMORE MD, 21202. Adams Diversified Equity Fund can also be reached via phone at (410) 752-5900. Learn More on Janis F. Kerns' contact information.

Has Janis F. Kerns been buying or selling shares of Adams Diversified Equity Fund?

Within the last three months, Janis F. Kerns has bought $7,457.32 in shares of Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock. Most recently, on Monday, February 2nd, Janis F. Kerns bought 7 shares of Adams Diversified Equity Fund stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $23.30 per share, with a total value of $163.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 51,990 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,211,367. Learn More on Janis F. Kerns' trading history.

Who are Adams Diversified Equity Fund's active insiders?

Adams Diversified Equity Fund's insider roster includes Frederic Escherich (Director), Mary Jammet (Director), Janis Kerns (General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer), and Lauriann Kloppenburg (Director). Learn More on Adams Diversified Equity Fund's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Adams Diversified Equity Fund?

In the last year, Adams Diversified Equity Fund insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 321 shares worth more than $7,457.32. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 2nd when insider Janis F Kerns bought 7 shares worth more than $163.10. Insiders at Adams Diversified Equity Fund own 0.1% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Adams Diversified Equity Fund.

Information on this page was last updated on 2/2/2026.

Janis F. Kerns Insider Trading History at Adams Diversified Equity Fund

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
2/2/2026Buy7$23.30$163.1051,990View SEC Filing Icon  
1/30/2026Buy314$23.23$7,294.2251,983View SEC Filing Icon  
4/29/2021Buy6,856$19.28$132,183.6813,458View SEC Filing Icon  
4/15/2020Buy370$13.42$4,965.404,780View SEC Filing Icon  
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Janis F. Kerns Buying and Selling Activity at Adams Diversified Equity Fund

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Adams Diversified Equity Fund Company Overview

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Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. It primarily provides its services to investment companies. The firm is a large advisory firm The firm is actively engaged in businesses, including commodity pool operator or commodity trading advisor. The firm launches equity. NA The firm employs combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative modelling, and macro-economic analysis to make its investment. The firm conduct external research to make its investment. The firm was formerly known as The Adams Express Company. Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. was founded in 1929 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Today's Range

Now: $23.25
Low: $23.11
High: $23.33

50 Day Range

MA: $23.15
Low: $22.38
High: $23.67

2 Week Range

Now: $23.25
Low: $16.50
High: $23.85

Volume

174,685 shs

Average Volume

284,362 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.73 billion

P/E Ratio

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Dividend Yield

7.94%

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