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Clifford R. Kolson

DBA FAMILY WEALTH LEADERSHIP
IRVINE, CA 92618
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CRD#: 2247660
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Professional summary


Clifford Richard Kolson, who also goes by Kip Kolson, is a registered financial advisor currently at DBA FAMILY WEALTH LEADERSHIP located in Irvine, California.

Clifford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Clifford has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kip Kolson

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-CLIFFORD R KOLSON-INSURANCE AGENT, TIME SPENT 25%, OWNERSHIP 0% 2-CLIFFORD R KOLSON-CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE BROKER, TIME SPENT 0%, OWNERSHIP 100%

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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

July 8, 1997 - Present

DBA FAMILY WEALTH LEADERSHIP

Office #1: 2 Venture Suite 460, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
CRD#: 111203
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 8, 2009 - April 6, 2009

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 8, 2009 - April 3, 2013

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 30, 2002 - December 31, 2008

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 45053
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 30, 2002 - January 9, 2009

PRIVATE CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45053
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 31, 1994 - July 30, 2002

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 6, 1992 - February 9, 1994

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 6, 1992 - February 9, 1994

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
(7/8/1997)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/2/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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DBA FAMILY WEALTH LEADERSHIP
ADVANTAGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | DBA FAMILY WEALTH LEADERSHIP | DBA ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 111203 / SEC#: 801-60216

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2012 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/2012 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2019 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2012 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
2 Venture, Suite 460, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 468-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts63
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 55,682,000

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Company Information


DBA FAMILY WEALTH LEADERSHIP

CRD#: 111203Irvine, CA 92618

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