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Abraham L. Kawaja
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Lexington, KY 40507
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CRD#: 3121246
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Professional summary
Abraham Louis Kawaja III, who also goes by Al Kawaja, is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky.
Abraham is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Abraham has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Al Kawaja
Other business activities
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1. MERIDIAN INSURANCE LLC; LEXINGTON/KY; INSURANCE PRODUCER; START DATE: 08/2018; LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SALES; INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 20 HOURS/MONTH AND ALL ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: LIFE INSURANCE, LONG TERM CARE, DISABILITY, AND FIXED ANNUITY SALES 2. THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; LEXINGTON/KY; INSURANCE PRODUCER; START DATE: 06/2020; LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SALES; INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 20 HOURS/MONTH AND ALL ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITY SALES 3. S.F. DAWAHARE ESTATE PARTNERSHIP; LEXINGTON/KY; PARTNER/TREASURER; START DATE: 01/2013; FAMILY REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 5 HOURS/MONTH AND ALL ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: GENERAL TREASURER RESPONSIBILITIES 4. THE SALVATION ARMY OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY; LEXINGTON/KY; BOARD CHAIR; START DATE: 05/2015; CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OFFERING HELP TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES, PROVIDING FOOD AND SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AND OPERATES FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTERS; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 10 HOURS/MONTH AND 5 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: RUNNING BOARD MEETINGS AND HEADING UP COMMITTEES
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 19, 2016 - Present
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507RIA
CRD#: 151523
Lexington, KY
Past
October 6, 2014 - February 18, 2015
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 34643
LEXINGTON, KY
Past
May 18, 2011 - October 10, 2014
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
LEXINGTON, KY
Past
March 23, 2006 - July 6, 2006
LEXINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 27393
LEXINGTON, KY
Past
March 23, 2004 - August 13, 2009
LEXINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 27393
LEXINGTON, KY
Past
March 22, 2004 - March 25, 2004
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4161
LEXINGTON, KY
Past
June 30, 2000 - March 25, 2004
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
March 22, 1999 - July 7, 2000
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 16, 1998 - February 24, 1999
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH
CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
Kentucky(5/19/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH
CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 543-4516
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64
SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,802 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,885,527,411 |
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Company Information
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 151523Lexington, KY 40507TRUST BUT VERIFY
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