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Kenneth Eugene Shade

SUNBELT SECURITIES
Garland, TX
·CRD# 3259826·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Kenneth Eugene Shade, who also goes by Ken Shade, is a registered financial advisor currently at SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. located in Garland, Texas. Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Kenneth has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Other Aliases

Ken Shade

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 42180
RIA
BD
Garland, TX
September 5, 2019 - Present
SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 42180
RIA
BD
2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056
March 16, 2017 - Present
BV SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 103800
BD
8390 Lbj Freeway, Suite 565, Dallas, TX 75243
January 29, 2019 - Present
REEF SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31951
BD
1901 N Central Expressway, Suite 310, Richardson, TX 75080-3558
May 4, 2021 - Present
CHAPWOOD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 154376
BD
Plano, TX
October 22, 2020 - June 30, 2023
NOBLES & RICHARDS, INC.·CRD# 146870
BD
Plano, TX
January 13, 2017 - May 12, 2017
REEF SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31951
BD
Richardson, TX
November 18, 2013 - December 31, 2020
CHESTNUT FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 166243
RIA
Richardson, TX
February 14, 2013 - November 18, 2013
SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 42180
BD
Dallas, TX
February 10, 2011 - November 14, 2013
TEXAS E&P PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 127228
BD
Richardson, TX
January 14, 2011 - November 12, 2013
GENERATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 145869
BD
Dallas, TX
February 25, 2009 - March 30, 2010
EVOLVE SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 127474
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February 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
AFS BROKERAGE, INC.·CRD# 25924
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January 24, 2007 - December 31, 2007
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August 2, 2006 - January 1, 2007
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Austin, TX
July 7, 2006 - May 21, 2008
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March 11, 2005 - July 10, 2006
MILKIE/FERGUSON INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17606
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Current Firm

SS
SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.

SUNBELT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES

CRD#: 42180 / SEC#: 801-71479, 8-49748
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2010 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056

Mailing Address

2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056

Phone Number

(713) 965-9510

Established

Texas since 10/20/1995

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

68

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 39 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 39 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

SUNBELT RD PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (6/16/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BUCKLEY, THOMAS FRANCISFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL1563361
MILLER, RAYMOND JOSEPHOFFICE MANAGER/COMPLIANCE856248
RECKLING, THOMAS RADCLIFFE IVSHARE HOLDER1175420
SMETEK, DAVID ANTHONYPRESIDENT / SECRETARY1246996
SMETEK, PATRICK JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1052695
SMETEK, PATRICK JOSEPHREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINICPAL1052695
YOUNG, DAGNY WRIGHTMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL2050615

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,241

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,640,113,505

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

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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) BV Securities LLC (BD): Investment related. 8390 LBJ Freeway, Suite 570, Dallas, TX 75243. Contractor. Compliance/Principal. No relationship. Start: 01/2019. Compensation: monthly rate. 3 hours a week, during trading hours. 2) Sunbelt Securities: Investment related. 2700 Post Oak Blvd. #1700 Houston, TX 77056, Started 3/15/17, Inv related, General Securities, Independent Contractor, Compliance Officer. 3) Reef Securities (B/D): Investment Related. 1901 North Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080. Operations/Admin. No relationship. Start: 05/2021. 8 hours a week, during trading hours

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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".
SS
SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.

SUNBELT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES

CRD#: 42180 / SEC#: 801-71479, 8-49748
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2010 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Indiana
(3/19/2026)
RR
Texas
(3/16/2017)
IAR
Texas
(9/5/2019)
RR
Washington
(3/17/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 66 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 82TO — Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 82TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 4 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2000About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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