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John K. Baughman

BAUGHMAN FINANCIAL GROUP
Novato, CA 94945
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CRD#: 2250204
JB

Professional summary


John Kurt Baughman is a registered financial advisor currently at BAUGHMAN FINANCIAL GROUP located in Novato, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) Baughman Wealth Advisors, Inc. DBA Baughman Financial Group; Full time; 160 hours a month; President/CCO;100% Owner; Started 11/06/2008.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 21, 2008 - Present

BAUGHMAN FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 7250 Redwood Blvd Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945
RIA
CRD#: 148649
Novato, CA
Past

December 9, 2008 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
NOVATO, CA
Past

December 9, 2008 - April 2, 2018

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
NOVATO, CA
Past

January 31, 2003 - December 9, 2008

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 13755
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 31, 2003 - December 9, 2008

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 14, 2001 - January 29, 2003

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 12, 1999 - February 20, 2001

CAPBAY FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 32395
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

April 8, 1996 - November 15, 1999

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 31, 1993 - April 26, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 10, 1992 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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
(10/22/2008)
IAR
Texas
(2/23/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/17/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BF
BAUGHMAN FINANCIAL GROUP
BAUGHMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | BAUGHMAN WEALTH ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 148649 / SEC#: 801-69698

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2012 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2012 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2023 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
7250 Redwood Blvd Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 506-4330
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts139
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 62,717,355

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Company Information


BAUGHMAN FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 148649Novato, CA 94945

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