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Keith E. Spelmon

KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS
Decatur, GA 30030
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CRD#: 2782504
KS

Professional summary


Keith Earl Spelmon is a registered financial advisor currently at KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Decatur, Georgia and M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Decatur, Georgia.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Keith has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 26 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) 2010; RENTAL PROPERTY, ATLANTA, GA; INVESTMENT RELATED; CO-0WNER WITH SPOUSE; COLLECT RENT, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS; DEVOTE 3 HRS PER MONTH; 0 HRS DURING TRADING. 2) 2007; HELP AROUND THE HOUSE; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; FOUNDER; NOT FOR PROFIT; PROVIDE MENTORING, CAREER COUNSELING, SCHOLARSHIP; ADMINISTRATIVE, MENTOR, FINANCE COMMITTEE; DEVOTE 3 HRS/MO, 0 DURING MARKET HOURS. 3) OCT 2016; SPELMON GLOBAL FINANCE, LLC; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; OWNER; LLC ESTABLISHED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION DERIVED FROM COMMISSIONS AND FEES EARNED VIA ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES; DEVOTE 60 HRS/MO, 50 HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 4) AUG 2019; EUDAIMONIA PARTNERS LLC DBA PHOENIX ASSET ADVISORS, LLC, DECATUR, GA; INVESTMENT RELATED; INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY; MANAGING MEMBER; CO OWNER, FINANCIAL ADVICE; DEVOTE 8 HRS/DAY DURING MARKET HOURS. 5) OCT 2021; THE SOUTHERN GOSPEL MISSION ASSOCIATION, SAVANNAH, GA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; BOARD MEMBER; ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT CHURCHES; PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS, CALLS RE DIRECTION OF ORGANIZATION; DEVOTE 2 HRS/MONTH, 1 HR/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 6) Kingswood Wealth Advisors DBA Phoenix Asset Advisors; Investment-Related- Yes; Decatur, GA; Nature- Investment; Position/Title- Investment Advisor; Start date- 7.1.24; Approximately 160 hours pre month, 160 during trading hours; Description- Provide analysis, investment recommendations, and trade

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Keith Earl Spelmon's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 1, 2024 - Present

KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 160 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
RIA
CRD#: 288792
Decatur, GA
Current

October 27, 2016 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 160 Clairmont Avenue Suite 200, Decatur, GA 30030
BD
CRD#: 104100
Decatur, GA
Past

November 1, 2016 - April 2, 2025

EUDAIMONIA PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283884
Decatur, GA
Past

January 26, 2010 - October 26, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 19, 2010 - October 26, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 18, 2005 - January 21, 2010

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
DECATUR, GA
Past

August 18, 2005 - January 21, 2010

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
DECATUR, GA
Past

February 18, 2004 - July 29, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 29, 2004 - July 29, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 13, 2001 - November 21, 2003

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 1996 - July 20, 1999

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY

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".
KW
KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
3G WEALTH | UNIVERSITY PLANNING PARTNERS | UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THE COLLINS GROUP | SUTTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS INVESTMENTS & WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | STEPHAN AND ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STEGER FINANCIAL GROUP/THE EFFICIENT EDGE | SOUTHERN EDGE WEALTH SOLUTIONS | SIMINOU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SECURIET WEALTH | SECURIAN WEALTH | ROHR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROUP | RENAISSANCE DIGITAL INVESTMENTS | RANDIE J ENTERPRISES/RJE | PROVIDENT PLACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHOENIX ASSET ADVISORS | PCM ASSOCIATES LTD | PARADIGM WEALTH SERVICES, INC. | LOWREY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LOEFFLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIBERTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAKEVIEW ASSET MANAGEMENT | KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KINGSWOOD FAMILY OFFICE | JHG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER | GUARDIAN | GRANITE BAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | GOODSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GLENWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FRAMEPOINT PARTNERS, LP FRAMEPOINT | FOWLER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, INC. | FERNEAU ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAISON WEALTH STRATEGY | ENDEAVOR INVESTMENT RESOURCES | ELEVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DYNAMIC FINANCIAL | DEFREZE FINANCIAL SERVICES | DANNAH INVESTMENTS | COMPLETE WEALTH 360 | CHALICE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CHALICE WEALTH ADVISORS | CARDINAL CAPITAL PARTNERS | BRIDGERLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BRIDGERLAND FINANCIAL | BREWER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOND HARBOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BLUEPRINT WEALTH SOLUTIONS | BLUEPOINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIRCHWOOOD WEALTH ADVISORS | BIANCHI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BANNER WEALTH AND LEGACY PLANNING | APEX FINANCIAL | ANDERSON TEAM FINANCIAL | ANDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP | ADMIRALTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 288792 / SEC#: 801-110755

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2017 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2018 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2018 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2018 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2018 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2018 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
California
(10/27/2016)
RR
Florida
(10/27/2016)
IAR
Florida
(7/18/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/28/2016)
IAR
Georgia
(7/2/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/7/2018)
RR
New York
(10/27/2016)
RR
Ohio
(10/27/2016)
RR
Texas
(10/27/2016)
IAR
Texas
(7/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/27/2016)
IAR
Virginia
(7/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/16/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


KW
KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
3G WEALTH | UNIVERSITY PLANNING PARTNERS | UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THE COLLINS GROUP | SUTTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS INVESTMENTS & WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | STEPHAN AND ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STEGER FINANCIAL GROUP/THE EFFICIENT EDGE | SOUTHERN EDGE WEALTH SOLUTIONS | SIMINOU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SECURIET WEALTH | SECURIAN WEALTH | ROHR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROUP | RENAISSANCE DIGITAL INVESTMENTS | RANDIE J ENTERPRISES/RJE | PROVIDENT PLACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHOENIX ASSET ADVISORS | PCM ASSOCIATES LTD | PARADIGM WEALTH SERVICES, INC. | LOWREY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LOEFFLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIBERTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAKEVIEW ASSET MANAGEMENT | KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | KINGSWOOD FAMILY OFFICE | JHG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER | GUARDIAN | GRANITE BAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | GOODSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GLENWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FRAMEPOINT PARTNERS, LP FRAMEPOINT | FOWLER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, INC. | FERNEAU ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAISON WEALTH STRATEGY | ENDEAVOR INVESTMENT RESOURCES | ELEVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DYNAMIC FINANCIAL | DEFREZE FINANCIAL SERVICES | DANNAH INVESTMENTS | COMPLETE WEALTH 360 | CHALICE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CHALICE WEALTH ADVISORS | CARDINAL CAPITAL PARTNERS | BRIDGERLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BRIDGERLAND FINANCIAL | BREWER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOND HARBOR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BLUEPRINT WEALTH SOLUTIONS | BLUEPOINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIRCHWOOOD WEALTH ADVISORS | BIANCHI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BANNER WEALTH AND LEGACY PLANNING | APEX FINANCIAL | ANDERSON TEAM FINANCIAL | ANDERSON FINANCIAL GROUP | ADMIRALTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 288792 / SEC#: 801-110755

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2017 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2018 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2018 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2018 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2018 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
11440 W. Bernardo Court Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92127
Mailing Address
126 E 56th Suite 3l, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(800) 535-6981
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
80

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARCH 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,250
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,470,940,336

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Company Information


KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288792Decatur, GA 30030

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