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Kevin J. Van Gorder

BUILDER ADVISOR GROUP
Irvine, CA 92612
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CRD#: 5202236
KV

Professional summary

Kevin James Van Gorder is a registered financial professional currently at BUILDER ADVISOR GROUP, LLC located in Irvine, California.

Kevin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Kevin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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None

Experience

Current

May 10, 2024 - Present

BUILDER ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 3333 Michelson Dr, Suite 620, Irvine, CA 92612
BD
CRD#: 156515
Irvine, CA
Past

February 14, 2011 - April 25, 2024

PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 154957
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 14, 2009 - February 14, 2011

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
California
(5/10/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/28/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/13/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/12/2017
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BA
BUILDER ADVISOR GROUP, LLC
BUILDER ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 156515 / SEC#: , 8-68801

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
770 Tamalpais Drive Suite 401b, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Mailing Address
770 Tamalpais Drive Suite 401b, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Phone number
(415) 561-0600
Established
California since 10/25/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EFFICIENT BUILDER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION100% OWNER
AVILA, ANTHONY GENEMANAGING MEMBER
CARRENA, JOCYLINE ONELAFINOP7658892
VAN GORDER, KEVIN JAMESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5202236

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Company Information

BUILDER ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 156515Irvine, CA 92612

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