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James C. Kuntz

PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
San Diego, CA 92130
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CRD#: 1038293
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Professional summary


James Chandler Kuntz, who also goes by Jim Kuntz, is a registered financial advisor currently at PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in San Diego, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Kuntz

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
IA-PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC/12544 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE, #440/SAN DIEGO, CA/100% OWNER/100% TIME//IAR REGISTERED THROUGH PWM.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 21, 2003 - Present

PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 11512 El Camino Real Suite 350, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
CRD#: 113217
San Diego, CA
Past

April 1, 2005 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 1, 2005 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 16, 2002 - December 31, 2002

PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 113217
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 14, 2000 - April 7, 2005

LOCKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40655
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 1, 2000 - April 7, 2005

LOCKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40655
MALVERN, PA
Past

October 1, 1999 - June 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 3, 1998 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 31, 1993 - March 3, 1998

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 1988 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 1982 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
KHJ ASSOCIATES, LLC | PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC DIVORCE MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 113217 / SEC#: 801-77277

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2012 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2012 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(2/21/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/8/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 8/13/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


PW
PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT
KHJ ASSOCIATES, LLC | PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC DIVORCE MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 113217 / SEC#: 801-77277

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2012 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/28/2012 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
11512 El Camino Real Ste 350, San Diego, CA 92130
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 509-9797
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORMADVPART2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts524
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 317,620,996

Red Flags


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Company Information


PACIFIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 113217San Diego, CA 92130

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