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Kathryn E. Espinili

J.DEREK LEWIS & ASSOCIATES
Newport Beach, CA 92660-2820
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CRD#: 1220070
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Professional summary


Kathryn Elizabeth Espinili, who also goes by Kathe E Biery, Kathe Trumbo Biery, Kathe Biery, Kathryn E Biery, Kathryn Elizabeth Biery, Kathe Espinili, Kathe Trumbo, Kathryn Elizabeth Trumbo, is a registered financial advisor currently at J.DEREK LEWIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Newport Beach, California and JDL SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Newport Beach, California.

Kathryn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Kathryn has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kathe E Biery | Kathe Trumbo Biery | Kathe Biery | Kathryn E Biery | Kathryn Elizabeth Biery | Kathe Espinili | Kathe Trumbo | Kathryn Elizabeth Trumbo

Other business activities


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CFO/Secretary and 50% Owner of RKE Healthcare Consulting Inc, a healthcare informatics consulting firm out of Irvine, CA, working 10-20 hours per month in family-run business.

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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

May 24, 2006 - Present

J.DEREK LEWIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 1001 Dove Street Suite 155, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2820
RIA
CRD#: 122307
Newport Beach, CA
Current

May 23, 1991 - Present

JDL SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 1001 Dove Street Suite 160, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2816Office #2: 1001 Dove Street, Suite 160, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2816
BD
CRD#: 28131
Newport Beach, CA
Past

February 16, 1990 - June 10, 1991

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 1, 1989 - February 14, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 12, 1988 - March 30, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

October 13, 1986 - March 5, 1988

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

August 25, 1986 - October 2, 1986

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

September 21, 1984 - September 9, 1986

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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JL
J.DEREK LEWIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
J.DEREK LEWIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 122307 / SEC#: 801-67339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2006 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.
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
California
(5/30/1991)
IAR
California
(5/24/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/27/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JL
J.DEREK LEWIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
J.DEREK LEWIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 122307 / SEC#: 801-67339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1001 Dove Street Suite 155, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2820
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 752-9096
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV - JDLA - 2024 ANNUAL FILING (11/25/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,459
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,782,416,346

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Company Information


J.DEREK LEWIS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 122307Newport Beach, CA 92660-2820

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