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Kevin Sevier

DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
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CRD#: 4727255
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Professional summary


Kevin Sevier is a registered financial advisor currently at DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC located in Rancho Santa Fe, California and DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Santa Rosa, California.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Kevin has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. Kevin Sevier Insurance Business; Non-Investment Related; 8910 University Center Ln Suite 485 San Diego CA 92122; Insurance; Agent; 01/2003; 5% during business hours; Life Insurance Sales 2. Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of DFPG Investments, LLC; brokerage and advisory services

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 21, 2023 - Present

DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 5531 Cancha De Golf Suite 201, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
RIA
CRD#: 312741
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Current

May 8, 2013 - Present

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 111 Santa Rosa Ave Suite 110, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
BD
CRD#: 155576
Santa Rosa, CA
Past

October 26, 2016 - February 9, 2024

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155576
SANDY, UT
Past

July 2, 2012 - May 9, 2013

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
SAN DIEGP, CA
Past

August 12, 2008 - November 20, 2016

ADVANCED WEALTH PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 147090
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 14, 2008 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 11, 2008 - May 7, 2013

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 16, 2006 - April 9, 2008

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

November 16, 2006 - April 9, 2008

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
LAJOLLA, CA
Past

January 9, 2004 - November 10, 2006

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
SAN DIEGO, CA

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
(5/8/2013)
RR
California
(5/8/2013)
IAR
California
(3/21/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(8/4/2023)
RR
Missouri
(2/3/2020)
IAR
Nevada
(3/29/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/24/2020)
RR
Texas
(5/8/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/16/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DH
DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC
DARK HORSE ADVISORS | DARK HORSE PRIVATE WEALTH | DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 312741 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2023 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2024 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
San Diego, CA
Mailing Address
16950 Via De Santa Fe Suite 5060-17, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone number
(858) 832-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts305
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 103,883,890

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Company Information


DARK HORSE ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 312741Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

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