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Kathleen C. Kovar
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
Danville, CA 94506
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CRD#: 4666755
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Professional summary
Kathleen Carmen Kovar, who also goes by K.c. Bennett, Kathleen Carmen Bennett, Kc Bennett, K.c. Kovar, Kc Kovar, Kathleen Carmen Lopez, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Danville, California and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Danville, California.
Kathleen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Kathleen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
K.c. Bennett | Kathleen Carmen Bennett | Kc Bennett | K.c. Kovar | Kc Kovar | Kathleen Carmen Lopez
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) SWEENEY KOVAR FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. POSITION: ADVISOR NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 09/01/2003 ADDRESS: Danville CA, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide financial services to clients 2) KOVAR FAMILY VINEYARD POSITION: Owner NATURE: Small vineyard located at my residence. Wine is produced for family and friends. Occasional sale of excess grapes. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 4283 E Third Ave, Suite 100, Napa CA 94558, United States DESCRIPTION: Hobby vineyard and wine making 3) AVANTAX SOLUTIONS, LLC POSITION: CPA NATURE: Tax preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 110 START DATE: 11/16/2024 ADDRESS: 3800 Blackhawk Road, Suite 100, Danville CA 94506, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide tax advise and tax preparation services 4) SWEENEY KOVAR, LLP; CPA; NIR; 03/01/1992; 5) Advantax Insurance AgencySM and Advantax Insurance ServicesSM; financial advisor/agent; offer insurance products; NIR; 1; 01/01/2020; 3800 Blackhawk Road, Suite 100 Danville CA 94506; self explanatory 6) AVANTAX INSURANCE AGENCY AND/OR AVANTAX INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: financial advisor/agent NATURE: offer insurance products INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 3800 Blackhawk Road, Suite 100, Danville CA 94506, United States DESCRIPTION: Offer and sale of insurance products through Avantax Insurance Entities that are approved through Avantax featured partners
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 16, 2024 - Present
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Office #1: 3800 Blackhawk Road Suite 100, Danville, CA 94506RIA
CRD#: 106237
Danville, CA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3800 Blackhawk Road Suite 100, Danville, CA 94506RIA
CRD#: 105644
DANVILLE, CA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3800 Blackhawk Road Suite 100, Danville, CA 94506BD
CRD#: 13572
DANVILLE, CA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
DANVILLE, CA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DANVILLE, CA
Past
December 17, 2003 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
DANVILLE, CA
Past
June 20, 2003 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
DANVILLE, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)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
IAR
California(12/16/2024)
RR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Danville, CA 94506TRUST BUT VERIFY
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