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Kevin M. Ross

CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA 30339
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CRD#: 2290136
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Professional summary

Kevin Michael Ross, who also goes by Kevin M Ross, Kevin Michael Ross, is a registered financial advisor currently at CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Kevin has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Kevin M Ross | Kevin Michael Ross

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

March 28, 2024 - Present

CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3350 Riverwood Parkway Suite #2200, Atlanta, GA 30339Office #2: 601 21st Street Suite 300, Vero Beach, FL 32960
RIA
CRD#: 307600
Atlanta, GA
Current

September 17, 2024 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

December 7, 2023 - April 3, 2024

CAPE SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7072
MCDONOUGH, GA
Past

October 23, 2023 - April 3, 2024

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146384
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

August 24, 2020 - December 31, 2023

BRIDGEWAY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 299810
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 2020 - May 14, 2021

SAXONY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 115547
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Past

November 2, 2015 - August 25, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

November 2, 2015 - August 25, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

September 19, 2012 - November 17, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

September 18, 2012 - November 17, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

June 16, 2011 - September 18, 2012

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

January 4, 2011 - September 18, 2012

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

December 5, 2001 - December 31, 2010

IWP INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 113468
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

September 7, 2001 - December 10, 2001

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

January 24, 2001 - August 14, 2001

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

November 9, 1992 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 9, 1992 - January 16, 2001

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CC
CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 307600 / SEC#: 801-118445

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2020 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2021 Terminated)

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.
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

IAR
California
(3/29/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/18/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(4/2/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/5/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/11/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/18/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/28/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/18/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/18/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/19/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/19/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/21/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/2/1992
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 6/28/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CC
CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 307600 / SEC#: 801-118445

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2020 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
601 21st Street Suite 300, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Mailing Address
Phone number
(770) 977-7779
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OTHER THAN ANNUAL AMENDMENT - DECEMBER 2025 RE BROCHURE UPDATE (12/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts374
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 105,752,926

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Company Information

CARDEA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 307600Atlanta, GA 30339

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