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James R. Kidwell

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CRD#: 1284843
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Robert Kidwell, who also goes by Jim Kidwell, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. James had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Kidwell

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) 11/29/2012 - NO BUSINESS NAME - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - INV REL - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION - Term, Whole, Universal, DI, Fixed Annuity - 30% TIME SPENT. (2) 11/29/2012 - Kidwell & Company - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - INV REL - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION - 0% TIME SPENT. (3) 2/26/2021 - Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 01/29/2021 - 120 Hours Per Month/80 Hours During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 26, 2021 - April 19, 2023

HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS

RIA
CRD#: 169045
Houston, TX
Past

April 22, 2013 - July 23, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FULSHEAR, TX
Past

November 30, 2012 - July 12, 2021

PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155216
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 29, 2012 - May 4, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FULSHEAR, TX
Past

October 15, 1993 - November 21, 1997

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 7, 1991 - December 19, 2012

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 7, 1991 - December 19, 2012

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 18, 1989 - June 12, 1991

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 10, 1987 - June 18, 1989

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

July 26, 1984 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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HG
HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | TAX AND INVESTMENT ADVOCATES | STREFF FINANCIAL GROUP | RUSSO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | RIDLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES | NICKELS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONEY AND MINDFULNESS | MASSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC DBA MASSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | LUNCEFORD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | L.H. NICKELS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KIDWELL & COMPANY, INC | KAVE FAMILY FINANCIAL | KAVE FAMILY INSURANCE | IRA SPECIALISTS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF TEXAS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF ORANGE COUNTY | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF NEW MEXICO | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF DENVER | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF COLORADO SPRINGS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE AND RETIREMENT SPECIALIST, LLC | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP DFW | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP COACHELLA VALLEY | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ANTELOPE VALLEY | HOUSEHOLDER FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | HILL FINANCIAL PLANNING | HERITAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CICHON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 169045 / SEC#: 801-78565

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2013 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/22/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HG
HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | TAX AND INVESTMENT ADVOCATES | STREFF FINANCIAL GROUP | RUSSO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | RIDLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES | NICKELS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONEY AND MINDFULNESS | MASSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC DBA MASSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | LUNCEFORD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | L.H. NICKELS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KIDWELL & COMPANY, INC | KAVE FAMILY FINANCIAL | KAVE FAMILY INSURANCE | IRA SPECIALISTS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF TEXAS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF ORANGE COUNTY | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF NEW MEXICO | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF DENVER | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP OF COLORADO SPRINGS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE AND RETIREMENT SPECIALIST, LLC | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP DFW | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP COACHELLA VALLEY | HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ANTELOPE VALLEY | HOUSEHOLDER FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | HILL FINANCIAL PLANNING | HERITAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CICHON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 169045 / SEC#: 801-78565

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8985 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 604-0600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS - WRAP PROGRAM (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,804
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 277,447,180

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Company Information


HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS

CRD#: 169045

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