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Valdemar C. Keckin

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CRD#: 2473533
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Valdemar Christian Keckin, who also goes by Val C Keckin, was a registered financial professional .

Valdemar is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Valdemar had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Val C Keckin

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.
Valdemar C. Keckin has been licensed in the state of California, as an insurance agent soliciting, offering, and selling fixed and variable life and long-term care insurance products since 2010 - fixed and variable life contracts, accident and health contracts, property and casualty contracts. (CA Insurance License # 0260930) He generally spends 3 hours a month on this activity (generally outside of trading hours).

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

January 30, 2021 - November 25, 2022

LAUREL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 157139
Los Angeles, CA
Past

December 17, 2013 - December 31, 2020

LAUREL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 157139
Los Angeles, CA
Past

October 19, 2009 - December 13, 2013

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 877
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 16, 2009 - December 13, 2013

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

August 28, 2009 - October 7, 2009

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

August 28, 2009 - October 7, 2009

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

January 1, 2008 - August 28, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

January 1, 2008 - August 28, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

September 17, 2004 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

September 16, 2004 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

July 18, 2002 - June 19, 2003

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/5/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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LAUREL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
ABUNDANT WEALTH STRATEGIES | WEALTHCHOICE LLC | WEALTH PRESERVATION, LLC | VON BERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | SAGEPATH SOLUTIONS | PEARSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEARSON ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC FURTHER DBA PEARSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LHA CAPITAL PARTNERS | LAUREL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | LAUREL WEALTH ADVISORS | JMMES ADVISORS | JACKEY/ROBINSON GROUP | FINANCIAL SERVICE TRENDS, INC. | EUDAIMON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DOUGLAS & NEVA BRADLEY | CORE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL STEWARDSHIP GROUP | BUCHANAN WEALTH ADVISORY | BLACKSLATE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 157139 / SEC#: 801-72334

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Contact information


Main Address
990 Highland Drive Suite 205, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 459-1101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
40

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LAUREL WEALTH WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/30/2022)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,198
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,383,239,170

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Company Information


LAUREL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 157139

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