Kevin Lee Bidenkap

Kevin L. Bidenkap

TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Torrance, CA 90501
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CRD#: 2492838
Kevin Lee Bidenkap

Professional summary


Kevin Lee Bidenkap, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Torrance, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Torrance, California.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Kevin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Education Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Business Succession Planning
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

May 21, 2010 - Present

TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 1957 Carson Street Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90501
RIA
CRD#: 153737
Torrance, CA
Current

May 21, 2010 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 1957 W Carson St Ste 100, Torrance, CA 90501-3285
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Torrance, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - June 16, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
TORRANCE, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - June 16, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
TORRANCE, CA
Past

August 19, 2005 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
TORRANCE, CA
Past

August 19, 2005 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
TORRANCE, CA
Past

November 2, 1998 - August 31, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
TORRANCE, CA
Past

March 27, 1995 - August 31, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 14, 1994 - February 22, 1995

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
TW
TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 153737 / SEC#: 801-124715

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2022 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2022 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

RR
Arizona
(5/21/2010)
RR
Arkansas
(9/22/2014)
RR
California
(5/21/2010)
IAR
California
(5/21/2010)
RR
Colorado
(5/21/2010)
RR
Connecticut
(6/10/2019)
RR
Florida
(7/26/2013)
RR
Georgia
(6/30/2010)
RR
Hawaii
(8/12/2014)
RR
Idaho
(6/29/2010)
RR
Illinois
(5/21/2010)
RR
Indiana
(3/13/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(5/12/2017)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/22/2017)
RR
Michigan
(1/6/2011)
RR
Minnesota
(8/17/2017)
RR
Montana
(1/14/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(3/10/2015)
RR
Nevada
(1/6/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(1/6/2011)
RR
New York
(7/7/2010)
RR
Ohio
(9/20/2018)
RR
Oregon
(4/1/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/22/2017)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/4/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(7/16/2010)
RR
Texas
(5/21/2010)
IAR
Texas
(5/21/2010)
RR
Utah
(12/27/2018)
RR
Virginia
(3/10/2017)
RR
Washington
(6/30/2010)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/10/2010)
RR
Wyoming
(9/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/26/1995
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TW
TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 153737 / SEC#: 801-124715

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2022 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1957 Carson Street Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90501
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 935-0275
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts604
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 222,882,492

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Company Information


TORTUGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 153737Torrance, CA 90501

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