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James Brendan Kruzan

James B. Kruzan

KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Founder, Sr. Wealth Advisor
Fenton, MI 48430
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CRD#: 1094690
James Brendan Kruzan

Professional summary


James Brendan Kruzan, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Fenton, Michigan.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 8 exams.

Biography


“My biggest goal is to substantially reduce the level of stress my clients contend with when it comes to their finances, giving them the time and freedom to lead more meaningful, abundant lives.” Balancing the responsibilities of founder and senior wealth advisor puts Jim in a unique position at Kaydan Wealth Management. As the Founder, Jim is responsible for guiding the direction of the firm’s moral compass and ensuring the entire team is advancing their mission statement. As Senior Wealth Advisor, he manages the firm’s largest client relationships and is also hands-on with the development of comprehensive, process-driven wealth solutions.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Philanthropic services
Financial planning
Executive services/Equity comp...
Trading individual securities
Trust & estate planning
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. I AM A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT 2. KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT RELATED, 08/2005- PRESENT, FENTON, MI, OWNER, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR, FINANCIAL PLANNING/CONSULTING,32 HRS.MO:4 HRS DURING TRADING 3. ASSET & RISK MANAGEMENT, INC., NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 08/1988-PRESENT, SUPPORT COMPANY/DBA (OWNER) FENTON, MI, OWNER OF SUPPORT COMPANY, 0 HRS/WEEK, 0 HRS DURING TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1995

Education


Accounting and Finance

1978 - 1982

Experience


Current

September 20, 2010 - Present

KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 329 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430
RIA
CRD#: 108964
Fenton, MI
Past

January 2, 2009 - May 13, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
FENTON, MI
Past

December 14, 2007 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
FENTON, MI
Past

July 26, 2002 - December 31, 2002

KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108964
CLARKSTON, MI
Past

May 27, 1987 - May 13, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
FENTON, MI
Past

January 2, 1986 - June 12, 1987

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

February 3, 1983 - January 24, 1986

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

February 3, 1983 - January 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320

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".
KW
KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
401(K)AYDAN GROUP | KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KAYDAN GROUP INC. | KAYDAN GROUP INC | KAYDAN GROUP | 401(K)AYDAN GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 108964 / SEC#: 801-119365

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2020 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2020 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
Michigan
(9/20/2010)
IAR
Texas
(12/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/23/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/2/1987
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


KW
KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
401(K)AYDAN GROUP | KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KAYDAN GROUP INC. | KAYDAN GROUP INC | KAYDAN GROUP | 401(K)AYDAN GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 108964 / SEC#: 801-119365

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2020 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
329 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430
Mailing Address
Phone number
(810) 593-1624
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. ADV BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,361
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 655,137,551

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
12/21/2023
12/06/2022

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Company Information


KAYDAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Founder, Sr. Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 108964Fenton, MI 48430

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