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Kevin M. Travis

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CRD#: 2997864
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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.

Kevin Michael Travis was a registered financial professional .

Kevin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Kevin had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 23, 2021 - December 13, 2022

BTIG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 122225
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 10, 2018 - June 24, 2021

JONESTRADING

BD
CRD#: 6888
San Francisco, CA
Past

July 10, 2010 - July 3, 2018

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 13, 2009 - July 19, 2010

THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 46237
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 13, 2008 - August 4, 2009

SOLEIL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 124737
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 1, 2007 - September 11, 2008

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 24, 2005 - November 1, 2007

W.R. HAMBRECHT + CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 45040
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 3, 2003 - March 8, 2005

WM SMITH & CO.

BD
CRD#: 30777
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

September 13, 1999 - July 9, 2002

ROBERTSON STEPHENS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41271
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 7, 1999 - September 8, 1999

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7665
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 28, 1998 - December 10, 1998

PATTERSON TRAVIS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16540
ENGLEWOOD, CO

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".
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW

CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/13/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/13/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW

CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse Attn: Compliance, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone number
(213) 688-8000
Established
California since 07/08/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
897

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. FORM ADV PART 2A (10/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOWNER
BILLINGS, DANIEL ERICEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR4568232
BLAND, GEOFFREY CONORDIRECTOR7358773
DEMPSEY, FRANCIS BURKEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2428325
DRUCH, ANDREW WALTEREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR1688071
FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT GERARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1878661
FRAUNCES, KIRSTEN CAMPBELLEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2933930
HULTGREN, DONALD WAYNEEXECUTIVE CHAIR, DIRECTOR1475369
MONE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2401952
PARRODE, RODRIGO NMNEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4905345
PASET, ROBERT EDWARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1055902
PRESTON, ERIN KATHLEENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5314250
WEDBUSH, GARY LANCEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2234455

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,048
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,684,848,455

Disclosures


Regulatory Event147
Civil Event3
Arbitration60
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
04/26/2024
12/21/2022

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Company Information


WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 877

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