Theodore J. Kay

DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | Portfolio Management and Research

SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075

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CRD#: 5643664

Professional summary

Theodore Jonah Kay, who also goes by Theodore Johnah Kay, is a registered financial advisor currently at DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Solana Beach, California.

Theodore is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Theodore has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography

Ted is a founding partner with oversight of DLK’s research and investment process along with portfolio construction and risk management for all of DLK’s investment offerings. Prior to DLK, Ted was with Rice Hall James and Associates where he worked with Donald Dempster and Charlie King. Ted graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Theodore Johnah Kay

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 26, 2013 - Present

DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 238 North Cedros Ave Suite 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075

RIA

CRD#: 149096

SOLANA BEACH, CA

Past

October 9, 2014 - December 21, 2017

ALPHA CUBED INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 159347

IRVINE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

DLK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 149096 / SEC#: 801-69825

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2009 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
(7/26/2013)

IAR

Texas
(5/16/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/26/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

DLK INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 149096 / SEC#: 801-69825

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2009 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

238 North Cedros Ave Suite 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Mailing Address

Phone number

(858) 433-3200

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DLK ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,122
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 435,005,553

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Theodore J. Kay

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Theodore Jonah Kay's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

ALPHA CUBED INVESTMENTS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/26/2013

Current Firm

DLK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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