KENNETH D. BOBADILLA
SAVVY | RVP, Wealth Advisor
Palm Desert, CA
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CRD#: 4136113
Professional summary
KENNETH D BOBADILLA is a registered financial advisor currently at SAVVY located in Palm Desert, California.
KENNETH is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. KENNETH has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.
Biography
Ken joined Mercer Advisors in April 2021 as a Wealth Advisor. He had previously worked at Epstein & White in San Diego, CA. He’s been in the industry since 1999. Ken holds the FINRA Series 65 license, is California Life & Health licensed, and has worked in Estate Planning with Mass Mutual for 13 years. Ken studied physics and chemistry at San Diego State University but left to open and operate multiple boating businesses in San Diego. He moved into the financial services world to allow him to spend more time with his family. When he is not working, Ken is either golfing or sailing. He enjoys helping clients plan for their future and retirement.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Insurance Agent with Burdt and Luchetti Insurance Group offering health insurance to individuals and businesses; Investment-related; Start date: Jan 01 2005; 1-2 hours per month; Address: 46851 Garfield Road, Macomb, MI, USA, 48044.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 8, 2025 - Present
SAVVY
Office #2: 6559 Salizar St., San Diego, CA 92111RIA
CRD#: 318493
Palm Desert, CA
Past
April 27, 2021 - September 18, 2025
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 147363
San Diego, CA
Past
March 15, 2016 - July 6, 2021
EPSTEIN AND WHITE FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 281230
San Diego, CA
Past
August 26, 2015 - September 14, 2016
FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 126052
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
July 27, 2011 - August 5, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
CARLSBAD, CA
Past
February 26, 2001 - August 2, 2011
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
CARLSBAD, CA
Past
April 28, 2000 - December 13, 2000
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
March 16, 2000 - December 14, 2000
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SAVVY
CEDAR + SEVENS WEALTH | WEALTH RETENTION | SULLIVAN FARR WEALTH ADVISORS | STANDING OAK ADVISORS | SAVVY WEALTH, INC. | SAVVY WEALTH | SAVVY ADVISORS, INC. | SAVVY | PRESTIQ WEALTH PARTNERS CORP | NINE FOUR WEALTH | MARKETWISE ASSET MANAGEMENT | KHOURY PRIVATE WEALTH | HARDY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | FLOURISH FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 318493 / SEC#: 801-123656
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
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IAR
California(9/8/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/8/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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SAVVY
CEDAR + SEVENS WEALTH | WEALTH RETENTION | SULLIVAN FARR WEALTH ADVISORS | STANDING OAK ADVISORS | SAVVY WEALTH, INC. | SAVVY WEALTH | SAVVY ADVISORS, INC. | SAVVY | PRESTIQ WEALTH PARTNERS CORP | NINE FOUR WEALTH | MARKETWISE ASSET MANAGEMENT | KHOURY PRIVATE WEALTH | HARDY CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | FLOURISH FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 318493 / SEC#: 801-123656
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
111 West 33rd Street Unit 1410, New York, NY 10001
Mailing Address
Phone number
(833) 745-6789
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60
SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,295,318,161 |
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