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Kathleen A. Eckerson

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CRD#: 2868958
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kathleen Ann Eckerson, who also goes by Kathleen A Barbier, Kathleen A Eggleston, Kathleen Ann Solis, was a registered financial professional .

Kathleen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Kathleen had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kathleen A Barbier | Kathleen A Eggleston | Kathleen Ann Solis

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) NAME: SUDDENLY SINGLE, SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, ESTATE DOCTOR; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 1504 VISCAINO RD, PEBBLE BEACH, CA 93953; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE, FINANCIAL CONSULTING AND EDUCATION SERVICES; POSITION: OWNER; START DATE: 08/1999; HOURS PER MONTH: 160; HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING: 160; DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL COACHING, EDUCATION AND INSURANCE SERVICES TO CLIENTS. 2) NAME: KATHLEEN ECKERSON; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 1504 VISCAINO RD, PEBBLE BEACH, CA 93953; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SALE OF INSURANCE; POSITION: LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT; START DATE: 01/1997; HOURS PER MONTH: 2-5; HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING: 2-5; DUTIES: OFFER LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES TO CLIENTS. 3) NAME: KATHLEEN ECKERSON; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1504 VISCAINO RD, PEBBLE BEACH, CA 93953; NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTIES; POSITION: RENTAL PROPERTY LANDLORD; START DATE: 12/1998; HOURS PER MONTH: 1; HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING: NONE; DUTIES: MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES AND RESPONSE TO RENTER INQUIRIES AND ISSUES. 4) NAME: KATHLEEN ECKERSON; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1504 VISCAINO RD, PEBBLE BEACH, CA 93953; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOOK WRITING; POSITION: BOOK WRITER; START DATE: 01/2012; HOURS PER MONTH: 1; HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING: NONE; DUTIES: WRITING BOOKS FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN IN TRANSITION.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 23, 2015 - September 3, 2024

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158282
PEBBLE BEACH, CA
Past

September 8, 2009 - December 18, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
PEBBLE BEACH, CA
Past

September 8, 2009 - December 18, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PEBBLE BEACH, CA
Past

December 24, 2008 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 12969
PEBBLE BEACH, CA
Past

December 24, 2008 - October 13, 2009

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA
CRD#: 104790
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

December 23, 2008 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
PEBBLE BEACH, CA
Past

October 21, 1999 - December 31, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
PEBBLE BEACH, CA
Past

August 31, 1999 - December 31, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
PEBBLE BEACH, CA
Past

July 10, 1998 - September 1, 1999

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 15, 1997 - June 29, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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".
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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/19/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/9/1997
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
348 S Waverly Rd Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 530-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts22,480
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,468,083,482

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Company Information


ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282

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