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Kenneth B. Funsten

FAMCO
Marina del Rey, CA
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CRD#: 1981685
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Professional summary


Kenneth Bowen Funsten is a registered financial advisor currently at FAMCO located in Marina Del Rey, California.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Kenneth has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 16 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Kenneth Funsten is President of FamCo Advisory Services, wholly owned by FamCo, providing business and litigation consulting services to clients regarding corporate and other business matters. He currently spends 20% of his time on this business. Kenneth Funsten is the founder of Homegrown USA, wholly owned by FamCo,which acts as a media company producing videos about artisanal food and beverage products. In the future HomegrownUSA may act as a distributor of artisanal food and beverage products. Ken Funsten currently spends 5% of his time on this business. All businesses are operated from FamCo's main offices at 121 Outrigger Mall, Marina del Rey, CA 90292.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 29, 2016 - Present

FAMCO

RIA
CRD#: 282019
Marina del Rey, CA
Past

April 4, 2000 - December 31, 2005

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

May 15, 1995 - April 12, 2000

C. M. BLAIR, W. O. FOSTER & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6501
TOLUCA LAKE, CA
Past

May 12, 1993 - March 8, 2007

FAMCO

RIA
CRD#: 134728
MARINA DEL REY, CA
Past

May 1, 1992 - June 7, 1993

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 1989 - August 8, 1990

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
PASADENA, CA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(2/29/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/19/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 1/20/1990
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FA
FAMCO
FAMCO | FUNSTEN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 282019 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/29/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Marina Del Rey, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 857-6454
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information


FAMCO

CRD#: 282019Marina Del Rey, CA

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