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Paul J. Dedora

DEDORA CAPITAL
Napa, CA 94559
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CRD#: 2721762
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Professional summary

Paul Jonathan Dedora, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at DEDORA CAPITAL, INC. located in Napa, California.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Business Succession Planning
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
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.
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®
AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2015

Experience

Current

May 22, 2015 - Present

DEDORA CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 1600 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
RIA
CRD#: 177523
Napa, CA
Past

June 25, 2015 - December 6, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Napa, CA
Past

May 22, 2009 - June 30, 2015

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
NAPA, CA
Past

May 22, 2009 - June 30, 2015

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
NAPA, CA
Past

May 2, 2007 - May 29, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ST HELENA, CA
Past

May 1, 2002 - May 29, 2009

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST HELENA, CA
Past

July 24, 2000 - May 28, 2002

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 9, 1997 - July 20, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 21, 1996 - September 26, 1996

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, 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".
DC
DEDORA CAPITAL, INC.
CARNEROS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DEDORA CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 177523 / SEC#: 801-96227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2015 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(5/22/2015)
IAR
Texas
(5/22/2015)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/1/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/20/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 12/30/2009
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 12/14/2009
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

DC
DEDORA CAPITAL, INC.
CARNEROS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DEDORA CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 177523 / SEC#: 801-96227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2015 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1600 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
Mailing Address
Phone number
(707) 253-0681
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,291
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 487,051,982

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Company Information

DEDORA CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 177523Napa, CA 94559

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