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Kaimele K. Searles

PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP
Bellevue, WA 98004
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CRD#: 2938755
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Professional summary


Kaimele Kelley Searles, who also goes by Kai Mele Bernheim, Kai Mele Kelley, is a registered financial advisor currently at PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Bellevue, Washington and THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Meridian, Idaho.

Kaimele is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Kaimele has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kai Mele Bernheim | Kai Mele Kelley

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Kaimele Kelley Searles's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 5, 2015 - Present

PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 777 108th Avenue Ne Suite 2100, Bellevue, WA 98004
RIA
CRD#: 143041
Bellevue, WA
Current

June 3, 2020 - Present

THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105203
Meridian, ID
Past

July 23, 2013 - December 23, 2013

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 2, 2011 - February 8, 2012

GRUBB & ELLIS CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 151226
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

June 6, 2002 - August 9, 2011

GRUBB & ELLIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17932
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

March 19, 1998 - July 5, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

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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THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
GOLD STAR FINANCIAL | THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP | SERVE AND PROTECT FINANCIAL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP INC

CRD#: 105203 / SEC#: 801-18151

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/1983 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
Idaho
(8/23/2021)
IAR
Washington
(7/15/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/31/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


TP
THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
GOLD STAR FINANCIAL | THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP | SERVE AND PROTECT FINANCIAL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP INC

CRD#: 105203 / SEC#: 801-18151

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/1983 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1920 Adelicia Street Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37212
Mailing Address
900 20th Avenue South Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone number
(425) 451-7722
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
66

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TPFG.FORM ADV 2A.09.11.25.FINAL (9/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts18,959
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,111,414,788

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Company Information


THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 105203Bellevue, WA 98004

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