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Kemper D. Arnold

VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP
CLEVELAND, OH 44131
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CRD#: 1322096
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Professional summary


Kemper David Arnold, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio and VICUS CAPITAL, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Kemper is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Kemper has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 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.
(1) FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, FIXED INSURANCE, START 01/1986, 15HRS/WK (10 TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, LONG-TERM CARE, AND STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS; (2) VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, OUTSIDE RIA - ADVISORY BUSINESS, START 01/1988, 15HRS/WK (10 TRADING HOURS), ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE; (3) KEMPER D. ARNOLD - ATTORNEY, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, LEGAL CONSULTANT/MEDIATOR, START 03/2012, 1HR/WK (TRADING HOURS), MAY BE RETAINED AS A CONSULTANT OR MEDIATOR WHERE LEGAL BACKGROUND AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE IS DESIRED. DOES NOT DRAFT LEGAL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THESE MATTERS; (4) VANTAGE SETTLEMENT ADVISORY GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS ; CLASS ACTION AND MASS TORT CLAIM REVIEW & EVALUATION, ADMINISTRATION SERVICES ; START 06/2002 ; 3HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES INCLUDE CLAIM REVIEW, COMMUNICATIONS WITH CLAIMANTS AND COORDINATION OF CLASS ACTION ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES FOR CLASS COUNSEL; (5) THE LEONARD C. GRASSO FOUNDATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, P.O. BOX 426 MONROEVILLE, PA 15146, NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, START 09/1996, 1HR/WK (TRADING HOURS), DIRECTOR, SECRETARY/TREASURER; (6) VANTAGE SETTLEMENT ADVISORY GROUP, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, START 01/1986, 2HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), PLAINTIFF LITIGATION SETTLEMENT CONSULTANT - SERVE AS MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR OVERSEEING DISTRIBUTION SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS. MAY BE RETAINED AS EXPERT WITNESS; (7) CLEVELAND MARSHALL LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 2121 EUCLID AVE. LB121, CLEVELAND, OH 44115, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, START 06/2014, 2HRS/WK (NON-TRADING HOURS), HONORARY TRUSTEE - NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBER; (8) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VICUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY BUSINESS START DATE: 7/2017 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT ADVISING (9) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ART SALES ; START DATE: 08/2020 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SELLER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF ARTWORK ; 10) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE PRESTWICK GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 10/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS;

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

August 13, 1999 - Present

VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 6200 Rockside Road #100, Cleveland, OH 44131
RIA
CRD#: 105950
CLEVELAND, OH
Current

July 21, 2017 - Present

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 6200 Rockside Road #100, Cleveland, OH 44131
RIA
CRD#: 116021
Cleveland, OH
Current

September 3, 2013 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6200 Rockside Rd, Cleveland, OH 44131
BD
CRD#: 13572
Cleveland, OH
Past

October 20, 2015 - November 19, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 3, 2013 - December 31, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 1, 2012 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 4, 1988 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 22, 1986 - January 29, 1988

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3963
Past

December 19, 1984 - January 20, 1988

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

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".
VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 Approved)

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
(10/28/2024)
RR
California
(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado
(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida
(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Illinois
(9/3/2013)
RR
Indiana
(9/3/2013)
RR
Kentucky
(9/3/2013)
RR
Maryland
(10/11/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/23/2016)
RR
Michigan
(9/3/2013)
RR
Mississippi
(9/3/2013)
RR
Nevada
(9/3/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2015)
RR
New York
(9/3/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(9/3/2013)
IAR
Ohio
(8/13/1999)
RR
Ohio
(9/3/2013)
RR
Oregon
(10/14/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/3/2013)
RR
Texas
(9/3/2013)
IAR
Texas
(1/30/2023)
RR
Utah
(2/12/2024)
RR
Vermont
(11/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Washington
(5/18/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(9/3/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/4/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
476 Rolling Ridge Drive Suite 315, State College, PA 16801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 558-4287
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VICUS CAPITAL ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,058
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,574,468,218

Red Flags


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Company Information


VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 116021Cleveland, OH 44131

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