Scott A. Kanai
CWM
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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CRD#: 2081858
Professional summary
Scott Alan Kanai, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CWM, LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Scott has worked at 12 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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1.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWM, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM THAT PROVIDES PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING, AND ADDITIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES. POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 04/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE 2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 04/2018 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE 3.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CARSON GROUP PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 04/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISOR 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COLUMBINE PROPERTIES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS CONDO OWNERSHIP; START DATE: 5/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DIRECTOR / TREASURER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE CONDO ASSOCIATION; 5.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KANAI INVESTMENTS, LLP INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 3860 BALSAM ST, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 11/2008 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWN TWO DUPLEXES AND A VACATION HOME 6.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OSCEOLA, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 3860 BALSAM ST, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033 NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE START DATE: 08/2014 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PART OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OWN TWO DUPLEXES AND A VACATION HOME 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CELADON NEW TOWN OFFICE THREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 675 16TH ST, HOLLAND, MI 49423; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CONDO ASSOCIATION; START DATE: 10/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SECRETARY; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0-1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0-1; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REVIEW BUDGET AND INFORMATION SENT FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY; 8.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KANAI WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 04/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER/WEALTH ADVISOR/REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ;
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2022
Experience
Current
April 10, 2018 - Present
CWM, LLC
Office #1: 2050 Celadon Drive Ne, Ste D, Grand Rapids, MI 49525RIA
CRD#: 155344
Grand Rapids, MI
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3258 Clear Vista Court Ne #2, Grand Rapids, MI 49525RIA
CRD#: 105644
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Current
April 9, 2018 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2050 Celadon Dr Ne, Ste D, Grand Rapids, MI 49525BD
CRD#: 13572
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
February 23, 2023 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
April 9, 2018 - July 15, 2019
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
September 27, 2010 - April 16, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
February 7, 2002 - April 16, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
October 8, 2001 - January 18, 2002
LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past
February 18, 2000 - October 8, 2001
INDEPENDENCE ONE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17529
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
Past
April 22, 1998 - February 17, 2000
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
November 7, 1995 - February 17, 2000
NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
December 17, 1992 - December 12, 1995
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past
January 27, 1992 - December 22, 1992
BMA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7943
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past
September 25, 1990 - January 29, 1992
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
September 25, 1990 - January 29, 1992
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Colorado(4/9/2018)
RR
Florida(4/9/2018)
RR
Michigan(4/9/2018)
IAR
Michigan(4/10/2018)
RR
Ohio(10/12/2021)
IAR
Texas(11/21/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Grand Rapids, MI 49525TRUST BUT VERIFY
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