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Patrick T. Kendall

CWS INVESTMENTS
Newport Beach, CA
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CRD#: 4400795
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Professional summary

Patrick Thomas Kendall is a registered financial advisor currently at CWS INVESTMENTS located in Newport Beach, California.

Patrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Patrick has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 13, 2019 - Present

CWS INVESTMENTS

RIA
BD
CRD#: 23551
Newport Beach, CA
Current

January 25, 2019 - Present

CWS INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660Office #2: 14 Corporate Plaza Ste. 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23551
Newport Beach, CA
Past

September 27, 2007 - December 3, 2018

BARINGS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 36929
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

July 28, 2004 - June 22, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

September 14, 2001 - July 20, 2004

SKB SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 38761
PORTLAND, OR

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(1/27/2022)
IAR
California
(3/13/2019)
RR
Colorado
(1/26/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/12/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/1/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22
Date: 9/13/2001
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CI
CWS INVESTMENTS
CLAYTON, WILLIAMS & SHERWOOD INVESTMENTS | CWS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 23551 / SEC#: , 8-40494

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2013 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210 Ste. 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone number
(949) 640-4200
Established
California since 10/04/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
27

FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SHERWOOD, STEVEN JAYPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CFO1901510
CARMELL, GARY CHARLESVICE PRESIDENT2595391
RUGGLES, MARK RYANCOO/CCO2637412

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Company Information

CWS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 23551Newport Beach, CA

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