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Stephen L. Kagawa

SYNDICATED CAPITAL
MONROVIA, CA 91016
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CRD#: 1530761
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Professional summary


Stephen Linkan Kagawa is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC. located in Monrovia, California.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Stephen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 5, 2010 - Present

SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 825 S Primrose Avenue Suite E, Monrovia, CA 91016Office #2: 1100 Alakea Street Suite 1901, Honolulu, HI 96813
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29037
MONROVIA, CA
Current

January 4, 2010 - Present

SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 825 S Primrose Avenue Suite E, Monrovia, CA 91016Office #2: 1100 Alakea Street Suite 1901, Honolulu, HI 96813
RIA
BD
CRD#: 29037
MONROVIA, CA
Past

September 4, 2009 - December 31, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
MONROVIA, CA
Past

September 4, 2009 - December 31, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
MONROVIA, CA
Past

February 9, 2001 - September 4, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
MONROVIA, CA
Past

June 3, 1999 - February 8, 2001

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

June 19, 1998 - September 4, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3600
MONROVIA, CA
Past

September 8, 1994 - July 23, 1999

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SC
SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.
SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 29037 / SEC#: 801-129421, 8-44162

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/5/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2009 Approved)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/8/2010 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/16/2012 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2009 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2011 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2009 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/11/2026 Terminated)
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
California
(1/4/2010)
IAR
California
(1/5/2010)
RR
Hawaii
(1/4/2010)
RR
Kentucky
(5/17/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/27/2010)
RR
New York
(1/27/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(5/11/2022)
RR
Oregon
(10/23/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/27/2020)
RR
Texas
(1/5/2022)
RR
Utah
(1/27/2010)
RR
Virginia
(1/27/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/13/1994
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SC
SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.
SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 29037 / SEC#: 801-129421, 8-44162

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/5/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2009 Approved)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/8/2010 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/16/2012 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2009 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2011 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2009 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/11/2026 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
21671 Gateway Center Drive Suite 111, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 274, Brea, CA 92822
Phone number
(310) 751-7098
Established
California since 02/24/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
12

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SC ADD HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
BAINES AND MCADAMS LIVING TRUSTOWNER
BAINES, HEATHER UNATRUSTEE OF BAINES & MCADAMS LIVING TRUST2173889
LEE, FAITHPRESIDENT, CCO, ROP, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, MANAGER OF SC ADD HOLDINGS, LLC2715226
MCADAMS, JOSEPH LLOYD JRSROP, CROP, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL/TRUSTEE OF BAINES AND MCADAMS LIVING TRUST2173886
THORNTON, STEVEN LEEFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4496384

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts393
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 122,987,781

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1

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Company Information


SYNDICATED CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 29037Monrovia, CA 91016

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