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Daniel D. Niednagel

BIRD ROCK MANAGEMENT
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651
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CRD#: 5613211
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Professional summary


Daniel Deans Niednagel is a registered financial advisor currently at BIRD ROCK MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Laguna Beach, California.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Daniel has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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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.]� NOB: SKIZZIM.COM, INC. TITLE: PRESIDENT. START DATE: 04/24/2001. INVESTMENT RELATED. DUTIES: SOLE OWNER OF PERSONAL CORPORATION. APPROX 5 HOURS/MONTH. � [2.]� RED BLUFF FUNDING, LLC. TITLE: PASSIVE MEMBER. START DATE: 08/03/2003. INVESTMENT RELATED. DUITES: OVERSEE PERSONAL ASSETS OF THE IA'S ONLY. APPROX 5 HOURS/MONTH � [3.]� THREE ARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. TITLE: MANAGING MEMBER. START DATE: 08/06/2003. INVESTMENT RELATED. DUTIES: OVERSEE PERSONAL ASSETS OF THE IA'S ONLY. APPROX 10 HOURS/MONTH � [4.]� NORTHWEST FUNDING GROUP, LLC. TITLE: MANAGING MEMBER. START DATE: 08/07/2003. INVESTMENT RELATED. DUTIES: OVERSEE PERSONAL ASSETS OF THE IA'S ONLY. REMNANT OF PRIOR BUSINESS ACTIVITY. APPROX 5 HOURS/MONTH � [5.]� SOUTHLAND HOME MORTGAGE, LLC. TITLE: MANAGING MEMBER. START DATE: 06/25/2008. INVESTMENT RELATED. CURRENTLY NO ACTIVE BUSINESS OPERATIONS. APPROX 1 HOUR/MONTH. � [6.]� BLUEBIRD CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC. TITLE: MANAGING MEMBER. START DATE: 02/25/2013. INVESTMENT RELATED. DUTIES: OVERSEE PERSONAL ASSETS OF THE IA'S ONLY. APPROX 10 HOURS/MONTH. � [7.]� NOB: BIRD ROCK HOME MORTGAGE, INC. TITLE: MANAGING MEMBER. START DATE: 11/06/2014. INVESTMENT RELATED. DUTIES: OVERSEE FUNDING USED TO BUY AND SELL HOME. APPROX 80 HOURS/MONTH

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 24, 2016 - Present

BIRD ROCK MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1590 S Coast Hwy #16, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
RIA
CRD#: 174293
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Past

October 30, 2008 - July 6, 2009

CRITERION WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 142180
VALENCIA, 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(5/24/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/29/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


BR
BIRD ROCK MANAGEMENT, LLC
BIRD ROCK MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 174293 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1590 S Coast Hwy #16, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 715-0900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,592,500

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Company Information


BIRD ROCK MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 174293Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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