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Kenneth A. Bauman

WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS
Holland, MI 49423
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CRD#: 2514380
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Professional summary


Kenneth Alan Bauman is a registered financial advisor currently at WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS located in Holland, Michigan and LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC located in Holland, Michigan.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Kenneth has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS, LLC, REGISTERED RIA, INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE, INVESTMENT RELATED, 320 NORTH 120TH AVENUE, SUITE 240, HOLLAND, MI 49424. DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 50% OF HIS TIME OR 120 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOUR SERVING AS AN ADVISOR. STARTED 7/2021. DBA NAME FOR BROKERAGE BUSINESS CONDUCTED THROUGH LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC., REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, INVESTMENT RELATED 2.INSURANCE SALES, AGENT, SERVICES AND SELLS VARIOUS LINES OF NON-SECURITIES INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND FIXED ANNUITIES, DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 16 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS / STARTED 7/2021. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 3.CAMP NWA, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; WHITE CLOUD, MI; 50% OWNERSHIP; START 7/2/2021; 4 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING; HUNTING CAMP OWNER 4.HOLLAND HOME, RETIREMENT AND ELDERLY CARE, NOT-INVESTMENT RELATED, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER, DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH WITH � HOUR DURING MARKET HOURS. 5.CAMP GENEVA, YOUTH CAMP, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER, DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH WITH NO TIME DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS. 6. WESTERN SEMINARY, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTEER AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER, STARTED 1/1/2024, DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 HOUR TO THIS ACTIVITY OUTSIDE OF TRADING HOURS, HOLLAND, MI.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Kenneth Alan Bauman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

July 23, 2021 - Present

WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS

Office #1: 301 Hoover Blvd. Suite 300, Holland, MI 49423
RIA
CRD#: 312073
Holland, MI
Current

November 14, 2022 - Present

LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 301 Hoover Blvd. Suite 300, Holland, MI 49423
BD
CRD#: 25700
Holland, MI
Past

July 2, 2021 - November 17, 2022

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
Holland, MI
Past

September 24, 2010 - July 7, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

January 1, 2008 - July 7, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

January 3, 2003 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

September 16, 1994 - January 10, 2003

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI

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".
WM
WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS
TAMARISK FAMILY OFFICE | WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS, LLC | WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS LLC | WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS | TAMARISK RESEARCH | TAMARISK FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 312073 / SEC#: 801-120208

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2021 Approved)

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
(9/20/2024)
RR
California
(11/14/2022)
RR
Florida
(11/14/2022)
RR
Georgia
(11/14/2022)
IAR
Michigan
(7/23/2021)
RR
Michigan
(11/14/2022)
RR
Ohio
(9/20/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/14/2022)
RR
Washington
(11/14/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/23/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WM
WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS
TAMARISK FAMILY OFFICE | WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS, LLC | WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS LLC | WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS | TAMARISK RESEARCH | TAMARISK FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 312073 / SEC#: 801-120208

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
301 Hoover Blvd. Suite 300, Holland, MI 49423
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 820-1040
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TAMARISK FINANCIAL 2A BROCHURE (5/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,993
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 614,378,710

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Company Information


WEST MICHIGAN ADVISORS

CRD#: 312073Holland, MI 49423

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