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Kenneth J. Watten

KAYE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
El Segundo, CA 90245
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CRD#: 4701655
KW

Professional summary


Kenneth Jeffrey Watten, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KAYE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in El Segundo, California and MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Kenneth has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. DRIGGS RANCH RENTAL PROPERTY, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 432 E. 3000 SOUTH DRIGGS, ID 83422 , 70% OWNER & PROPERTY MANAGER, STARTED 5/1/2011, 3 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 HOURS DURING HOURS. 2. COGENT INSURANCE SOLUTIONS; INVESTMENT RELATED; 713 CAMPUS SQUARE WEST, EL SEGUNDO, CA, USA, 90245; FIXED INSURANCE SALES COMPANY; POSITION/TITLE - OWNER; STATE DATE 1/1/16; 1 HOUR PER WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES - INSURANCE SALES & CONSULTING; 3. KDWH PROPERTIES, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 713 CAMPUS SQUARE WEST, EL SEGUNDO, CA, USA, 90245; LLC FOR REAL ESTATE PURCHASE; POSITION/TITLE; MANAGING MEMBER, START DATE 10/27/21; 0 HOURS/MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES - OWNER.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

January 13, 2011 - Present

KAYE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 713 Campus Square West, El Segundo, CA 90245
RIA
CRD#: 109329
El Segundo, CA
Current

June 30, 2025 - Present

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 713 Campus Square West, El Segundo, CA 90245
RIA
CRD#: 324624
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 3, 2012 - July 14, 2017

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13092
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 27, 2004 - March 5, 2004

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 110410
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 10, 2003 - January 19, 2012

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
LOS ANGELES, CA

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".
MW
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2023 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(1/13/2011)
IAR
Texas
(6/12/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/4/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MW
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
13550 W 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66227
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 393-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARCH 2025 ADV 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts18,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,148,915,787

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Company Information


MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624El Segundo, CA 90245

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