David P. Kudla
MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CEO
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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CRD#: 4431292
Professional summary
David Paul Kudla, who also goes by David Kudla, is a registered financial advisor currently at MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. David has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Biography
Investing is much more complicated today than it was several years ago. The variety of mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and international securities continues to grow. With so many choices and increasingly volatile financial markets, it has become more difficult for individual investors to monitor their own portfolios and make timely investment decisions. However, the decisions an investor makes today and in the future can significantly affect his or her long-term financial security.
Mainstay Capital Management, LLC (MCM) was founded to help investors who do not have the time or inclination to give their retirement savings accounts and other investments the thorough research and analysis they require. Through our portfolio development and management process, MCM takes full advantage of the investment options available in a client’s 401(k), 403(b), IRA, or other type of managed account to meet his or her long-term goals and tolerance for risk.
Mainstay Capital Management is an independent, fee-only, Registered Investment Advisor with more than $3.8 billion under management. Unlike many other firms, MCM has no ties to, nor receives commissions or compensation from any broker, mutual fund company, banking institution, or insurance company. We offer truly unbiased, objective investment advice with only your best interests in mind.
David Kudla, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital Management, has been ranked by Barron’s as one of the “Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors” in the country for the past thirteen years, and in the top 25 for the past eight years. Mainstay is recognized by Investment News as a “Top 30 Financial Planning Firm” nationwide. David has earned two postgraduate degrees, including a Masters Degree in Management at Stanford University. He is a columnist for Dow Jones MarketWatch and contributing writer for Forbes. His insights into investments, the markets, and financial planning are often sought out by prominent media sources worldwide, and he regularly appears on CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg TV. David holds three U.S. patents and has a patent pending on MCM’s proprietary Waypoint Retirement Planning System. As part of his philanthropic activities, David serves as the Executive Advisor and Sponsor for the ENGAGE® Undergraduate Investment Conference, the largest annual student stock pick competition and conference in the world.
At Mainstay Capital Management we are committed to providing professional, personalized service. After a thorough analysis, Mainstay will manage a portfolio designed to meet your specific needs. Whether you have a long-term time horizon and are looking to maximize gains, or would like to generate current income and minimize volatility, our team will manage your portfolio and handle all of the day-to-day investment decisions. Additionally, with a staff of Certified Financial Planners and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselors, Mainstay can offer advice and develop comprehensive solutions for any financial aspect of your life.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Trading individual securities
Financial planning
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
David Kudla
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.
David Kudla is President and Executive Editor of FIA Publishing, LLC, a not-for-profit organization, which publishes the GM/Aptiv/BorgWarner 401k Investor and Ford/Visteon 401k Investor newsletters. Mr. Kudla spends less than 10% of his time on these activities. MCM believes these activities do not present a material conflict of interest.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneEducation
Experience
Current
April 6, 2010 - Present
MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 10775 South Saginaw Bldg C, Suite F, Grand Blanc, MI 48439Office #2: 100 E. Big Beaver Road Suite 103, Troy, MI 48083Office #3: 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road Suite 607, Naples, FL 34108RIA
CRD#: 109528
Grand Blanc, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 109528 / SEC#: 801-58099
RIA
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IAR
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IAR
Florida(5/12/2010)
IAR
Michigan(4/6/2010)
Current Firm
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MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 109528 / SEC#: 801-58099
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Contact information
Main Address
10775 South Saginaw Bldg C, Suite F, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 487, Grand Blanc, MI 48480
Phone number
(866) 444-6246
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
34
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,455 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,663,966,411 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 10/23/2023 | ||
| 12/14/2022 |
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Company Information
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