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Kenneth L. Bowers

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Albuquerque, NM 87111
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CRD#: 1510064
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Professional summary


Kenneth Leroy Bowers is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Kenneth has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 26 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.) LIFETIME RETIREMENT STRATEGIES - OWNER - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - SINCE 07/2009 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) TDS GROUP INC. - PRESIDENT - THIS CORPORATION ONLY ACCEPTS RENEWAL BUSINESS WRITTEN PRIOR TO 2015. IT HAS NO OTHER CURRENT USE - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - SINCE 04/2009 - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) KENNETH L BOWERS - LIFE INSURANCE AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - SINCE 12/1989 - INVESTMENT RELATED 4.) LRS OFFICE LLC - MEMBER - REAL ESTATE SALES/RENTAL PROPERTIES/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - SINCE 12/2020 - INVESTMENT RELATED 5.) CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNING ADVISOR CEPA - CEPA - CONSULTING SERVICES - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - SINCE 06/2025 - INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
None

Experience


Current

November 5, 2021 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 4121 Eubank Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Albuquerque, NM
Current

November 8, 2021 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 4121 Eubank Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Albuquerque, NM
Past

November 9, 2016 - November 8, 2021

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127701
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

November 9, 2016 - November 8, 2021

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

August 13, 2008 - November 11, 2016

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

August 13, 2008 - November 11, 2016

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

August 26, 2003 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14068
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

September 25, 2002 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14068
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Past

February 10, 2000 - September 27, 2002

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 17, 1996 - February 4, 2000

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14068
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

May 25, 1994 - October 24, 1994

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

April 16, 1993 - November 18, 1996

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 6, 1989 - August 14, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
Past

February 6, 1989 - August 14, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Past

September 22, 1988 - August 14, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

September 22, 1988 - August 14, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver 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
(11/8/2021)
RR
Colorado
(11/8/2021)
RR
Florida
(4/30/2025)
RR
Nevada
(11/17/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(11/8/2021)
IAR
New Mexico
(11/8/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/8/2021)
IAR
Texas
(11/5/2021)
RR
Texas
(11/8/2021)
RR
Virginia
(4/30/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/16/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/7/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614

SEC notice filing (52 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

UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES FORM ADV PART 2A - 8.23.2024 (3/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC.GENERAL PARTNER
BAKER, MICHAEL APRESIDENT4037933
BAKER, MICHAEL ACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO)4037933
CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2401020
HAUER, DAVE BVICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4018434
OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER2957427
SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVISVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)6232253

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,834
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,637,349,683

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Arbitration3

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Company Information


UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804Albuquerque, NM 87111

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