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Daniel Thomas Kavanaugh

Daniel T. Kavanaugh

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CRD#: 1690157
Daniel Thomas Kavanaugh

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.

Daniel Thomas Kavanaugh, CFP®, who also goes by Dan Kavanaugh, was a registered financial professional .

Daniel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Daniel had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Dan Kavanaugh

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1990

Experience

Past

July 10, 2012 - January 4, 2021

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

July 10, 2012 - January 4, 2021

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 12, 2010 - August 30, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 5, 2010 - August 30, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 2, 2008 - September 30, 2010

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
MADISON, WI
Past

March 28, 2008 - September 30, 2010

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
MADISON, WI
Past

April 13, 2006 - March 14, 2008

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 7, 2006 - March 14, 2008

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
MADISON, WI
Past

June 6, 2001 - March 21, 2006

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

October 4, 1994 - March 21, 2006

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

October 1, 1990 - September 14, 1994

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

February 6, 1990 - October 5, 1990

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5322
Past

June 24, 1987 - March 5, 1990

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT

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".
CF
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/19/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/29/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/20/1987
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/3/1996
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CF
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Mailing Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Phone number
(858) 530-4400
Established
California since 11/07/1996
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
791

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CUSO FINANCIAL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)
CFS FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.LIMITED PARTNER
AWS 1, LLCGENERAL PARTNER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELA JILLFINOP
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts29,354
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,378,345,125

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/10/2024
Cover Page
Report
12/14/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

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