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Kevin C. Swanson

Kevin C. Swanson

POTENTIA WEALTH
San Jose, CA 95125
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CRD#: 4723624
Kevin C. Swanson

Professional summary


Kevin C. Swanson, CFP®, who also goes by Kevin Swanson, is a registered financial advisor currently at POTENTIA WEALTH located in San Jose, California.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Kevin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kevin Swanson

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) 3/6/2018 - Kevin C Swanson Enterprises, Inc - Investment Related - At reported Business Location(s) - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Start Date:1/2/2017 - 50 Hours Per Month/40 Hours During Trading. 2) 8/20/2018 - Enabled Nation, Inc - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s)- Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - Start Date:05/01/2018 - 10 Hours Per Month/5 Hours During Trading. 3) 9/14/2020 - Potentia, Inc - DBA: Potentia Wealth - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Started 09/10/2020 - 40 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 4) Fixed Insurance - Investment Related - San Jose, CA - Fixed Insurance Sales - Insurance Agent -Sale of fixed insurance products 5) San Jose State Tower Foundation; San Jose, CA; Foundation; Volunteer for the Finance and Investment Committee; 06/2005; 6 hrs/qtr; 2 hrs/qtr during securities trading hours; Duties are to monitor the investments of the Tower Foundation to assure the portfolio follows investment guidelines and make investment recommendations to the board

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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: 2019

Experience


Current

April 1, 2024 - Present

POTENTIA WEALTH

Office #1: 1226 Lincoln Ave Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95125
RIA
CRD#: 329135
San Jose, CA
Past

July 25, 2016 - April 3, 2024

MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 283824
San Jose, CA
Past

June 18, 2008 - December 23, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

June 18, 2008 - January 21, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

March 25, 2005 - June 6, 2008

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

March 24, 2005 - June 6, 2008

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

March 9, 2004 - March 28, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

February 24, 2004 - March 28, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
PW
POTENTIA WEALTH
POTENTIA RIA, LLC | POTENTIA WEALTH

CRD#: 329135 / SEC#: 801-129366

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 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
Arizona
(5/14/2024)
IAR
California
(4/2/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(4/3/2024)
IAR
Florida
(6/15/2024)
IAR
New York
(4/3/2024)
IAR
Oregon
(4/15/2024)
IAR
Texas
(4/1/2024)
IAR
Washington
(4/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/4/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/30/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/4/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PW
POTENTIA WEALTH
POTENTIA RIA, LLC | POTENTIA WEALTH

CRD#: 329135 / SEC#: 801-129366

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1226 Lincoln Ave Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95125
Mailing Address
Phone number
(408) 288-7886
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

POTENTIA 2025 ANNUAL ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,162
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 485,539,198

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Company Information


POTENTIA WEALTH

CRD#: 329135San Jose, CA 95125

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