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Douglas C. Kuhlman

PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Westlake, OH 44145-8147
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CRD#: 2761722
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Professional summary


Douglas Carl Kuhlman is a registered financial advisor currently at PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Westlake, Ohio.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Douglas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 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. AMICI 422 LLC - WILLOUGHBY, OH; START DATE: 06/2011; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; TITLE: INVESTOR; DESCRIPTION: MAKE INVESTMENTS INTO ALTERNATIVE TYPES OF INVESTMENTS (LLC INVESTED IN THREE HOTELS, AN APARTMENT COMPLEX AND AN AGRICULTURAL FARM BUSINESS). 1 HOUR PER MONTH. 2. DJ WILD LLC - 24733 LAKE ROAD, BAY VILLAGE, OH 44140; START DATE: 11/2017; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; TITLE: MEMBER; DESCRIPTION: LLC HAS ONE INVESTMENT IN A HEALTH CARE OPERATION; 1 HOUR PER YEAR. 3. FAIRIVIEW 22591 LLC - 4200 ROCKSIDE ROAD, SUITE 208, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131; START DATE: 02/2017; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; TITLE: CO-OWNER; DESCRIPTION: PURCHASED A BUILDING AND RECEIVED PASSIVE INCOME FROM PROPERTY; 1 HOUR PER YEAR. 4. EDGE SPORTS ACADEMY - START DATE: 2018; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; TITLE: COACH; DESCRIPTION: COAHCING DAUGHTER'S SOCCER TEAM

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 19, 2008 - Present

PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 159 Crocker Park Blvd Suite 100, Westlake, OH 44145-8147
RIA
CRD#: 148662
Westlake, OH
Past

January 1, 2000 - October 13, 2008

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

March 1, 1999 - October 13, 2008

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

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CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

July 25, 1996 - January 21, 1999

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".
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PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 148662 / SEC#: 801-69719

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2008 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
Ohio
(11/19/2008)
IAR
Texas
(5/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/15/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 148662 / SEC#: 801-69719

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
159 Crocker Park Blvd Suite 100, Westlake, OH 44145-8147
Mailing Address
Phone number
(440) 892-5900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC (3/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts298
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 475,628,112

Red Flags


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Company Information


PARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 148662Westlake, OH 44145-8147

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