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Jeffrey A. Dunham

DUNHAM
San Diego, CA 92122
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CRD#: 1149167
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Professional summary


Jeffrey Alan Dunham is a registered financial advisor currently at DUNHAM located in San Diego, California.

Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Jeffrey has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED INVESTMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES SINCE THE INDIVIDUAL IS ASSOCIATED WITH (I) AN INVESTMENT COMPANY AND (II) ONE OR MORE OF THE ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVICE RELATED TO SECURITIES AND/OR REAL ESTATE. PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, DUNHAM FUNDS (THE "FUNDS") FROM JANUARY 2008 TO PRESENT. THE TRUSTEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE INVESTMENT ADVISER AND THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE FUNDS. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE APPROVING THE ARRANGEMENTS WITH COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE NECESSARY SERVICES TO THE FUNDS, ENSURING THE FUNDS' COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND THAT DIVIDENDS AND CAPITAL GAINS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE BOARD MEETS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AND IN THE INTERIM IF NEEDED. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES HOLDINGS, INC. ("DAHI") FROM 1999 TO PRESENT. DAHI WAS FORMED TO BE A HOLDING COMPANY FOR VARIOUS EXISTING DUNHAM ENTITIES. DAHI MAY ALSO ACT AS AN AGENT IN ARRANGING LOANS FROM INDIVIDUALS TO THIRD PARTIES. MR. DUNHAM SPENDS APPROXIMATELY 10% OF HIS TIME MANAGING THE AFFAIRS OF DAHI. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES SECURITIES, INC. ("DASI") FROM 1986 TO PRESENT. DASI MAY PROVIDE LIMITED BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES TO CLIENTS OF DAIC IF CLIENTS REQUEST SUCH SERVICES. DASI MAY PROVIDE DIFFERENT SERVICES TO OTHER ENTITIES ON A SELECTIVE BASIS. MR. DUNHAM SPENDS APPROXIMATELY 10% OF HIS TIME PROVIDING THESE SERVICES. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ASSET MANAGERS, INC. ("AMI") FROM 1985 TO PRESENT AND OWNER FROM 01/02/2024 TO PRESENT. AMI IS THE GENERAL AND LIMITED PARTNER OF VARIOUS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES. MR. DUNHAM'S INVOLVEMENT IN MANAGING THE AFFAIRS OF AMI VARIES BASED ON THE ACTIVITY IN SUCH ENTITIES. MR. DUNHAM SPENDS LESS THAN 10 HRS/ MONTH IN MANAGING THE AFFAIRS OF AMI. AMI IS LOCATED IN RENO, NEVADA. CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DUNHAM TRUST COMPANY ("DTC") FROM 1999 TO PRESENT. DTC OFFERS TRUSTEE, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR PERSONAL TRUST ACCOUNTS, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ACCOUNTS, CUSTODY AND THIRD PARTY AGENCY ACCOUNTS. MR. DUNHAM SPENDS APPROXIMATELY 10% OF HIS TIME MANAGING THE AFFAIRS OF DTC. DTC IS LOCATED AT 200 S VIRGINIA ST #400, RENO, NEVADA 89501. BOARD MEMBER, DUNHAM FOUNDATION FROM 2005 TO PRESENT. THE DUNHAM FOUNDATION IS A CHARITY THAT PROVIDES FUNDING TO A VARIETY OF CHILDREN'S CAUSES. MR. DUNHAM DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR HIS SERVICE AND SPENDS APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS A YEAR RELATED TO THE CHARITY. IT IS LOCATED AT 1645 VILLAGE CENTER CIRCLE #170, LAS VEGAS, NV 89134. OWNER, DAVE STUBBS REAL ESTATE FROM JUNE 2016 TO PRESENT. DAVE STUBBS REAL ESTATE SERVES SAN DIEGO NORTH COASTAL IN REAL ESTATE SALES, LEASING AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. THE BUSINESS ADDRESS IS 614 S. SIERRA AVENUE, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075. MR. DUNHAM PROVIDES MENTORING AND COACHING OF EXISTING ONSITE MANAGEMENT AND RECEIVES $2,500 to $7,500 PER MONTH. HE SPENDS APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 8 HOURS PER MONTH ON WEEKENDS AND EVENINGS ON THIS ACTIVITY. BOARD MEMBER, XCEPTIONAL. MR. DUNHAM OWNS APPROXIMATELY 2% OF THE COMPANY (SHARES RECEIVED), RECEIVES NO COMPENSATION AND WORKS LESS THAN 5 HOURS PER QUARTER. BOARD MEMBER, SWYFTFIN, INC. RECEIVES NO COMPENSATION AND WORKS LESS THAN 2 HOURS PER QUARTER.

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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

July 8, 1997 - Present

DUNHAM

Office #1: 6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122Office #2: 200 S Virginia Street, Suite 400, Reno, NV 89501
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13162
San Diego, CA
Current

July 25, 1985 - Present

DUNHAM

Office #1: 6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122Office #2: 200 S Virginia Street, Suite 400, Reno, NV 89501
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13162
San Diego, CA
Past

June 30, 1983 - July 29, 1985

MCKEWON & TIMMINS

BD
CRD#: 8647

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".
DU
DUNHAM
DUNHAM | LAGUNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DUNHAM AND ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | DUNHAM & GREER, INC. INVESTMENT COUNSEL | DUNHAM & GREER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 13162 / SEC#: 801-25803, 8-28527

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/1985 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/12/2001)
RR
Arkansas
(12/12/1994)
RR
California
(7/25/1985)
IAR
California
(7/8/1997)
RR
Colorado
(12/6/1985)
RR
Connecticut
(12/10/2007)
RR
Delaware
(1/2/2008)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/14/2007)
RR
Florida
(10/7/1994)
RR
Georgia
(4/1/1996)
RR
Illinois
(1/3/1995)
RR
Indiana
(9/13/2002)
RR
Iowa
(9/3/2002)
RR
Kansas
(1/31/2005)
RR
Maine
(6/18/1996)
RR
Maryland
(10/28/2002)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/20/1999)
RR
Michigan
(5/18/1998)
RR
Montana
(6/20/2005)
RR
Nevada
(11/2/1994)
RR
New Jersey
(11/12/2001)
RR
New Mexico
(10/7/1996)
RR
New York
(8/9/2000)
RR
North Carolina
(4/18/2001)
RR
Ohio
(3/15/2001)
RR
Oregon
(8/15/1996)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/16/1996)
RR
Puerto Rico
(7/10/2002)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/11/2007)
RR
Tennessee
(4/19/2001)
RR
Texas
(1/24/1997)
RR
Utah
(8/7/1996)
RR
Virginia
(11/3/2000)
RR
Washington
(11/12/2001)
RR
West Virginia
(12/6/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/9/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DU
DUNHAM
DUNHAM | LAGUNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DUNHAM AND ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | DUNHAM & GREER, INC. INVESTMENT COUNSEL | DUNHAM & GREER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 13162 / SEC#: 801-25803, 8-28527

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/1985 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 550, San Diego, CA 92122
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 910309, San Diego, CA 92191
Phone number
(858) 964-0500
Established
California since 05/26/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
39

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DAIC WRAP FEE BROCHURE - MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DUNHAM & ASSOCIATES HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
BOISCH, HELMUTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER5371920
CAPIZZI, SALVATORE MICHAELCHIEF SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER1037757
DUNHAM, JEFFREY ALANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1149167
DYKMANS, RYAN JOHNPRESIDENT AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER4847419
GARDYNE, JENNIFER KIMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8188759
PALERMO, VIKTORIA IRENACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4769903

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,032
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,737,607,372

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2025
Cover Page
10/23/2024
07/26/2023

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Company Information


DUNHAM

CRD#: 13162San Diego, CA 92122

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