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Kevin Bartel

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE
Novato, CA 94949
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CRD#: 5691133
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Professional summary


Kevin Bartel, who also goes by Kevin R Bartel, Kevin Robert Bartel, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. located in Novato, California and STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC located in Novato, California.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Kevin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 56 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kevin R Bartel | Kevin Robert Bartel

Other business activities


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Name: Larkspur Financial Advisors, Inc., DBA LFA Private Wealth Management Position: Owner/Sole Proprietor Nature: DBA for Financial Planning & Asset Management Investment Related: Yes Hours: 215 Securities Trading Hours: 140 Start Date: 12/01/2021 Address: 438 Ignacio Blvd, Novato CA 94949, United States Description: DBA for Financial Planning & Asset Management

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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

March 7, 2014 - Present

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

Office #1: 438 Ignacio Boulevard, Novato, CA 94949
RIA
BD
CRD#: 126514
Novato, CA
Current

October 19, 2020 - Present

STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC

Office #1: 438 Ignacio Boulevard, Novato, CA 94949
RIA
CRD#: 284840
Novato, CA
Current

March 6, 2014 - Present

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

Office #1: 438 Ignacio Boulevard, Novato, CA 94949
RIA
BD
CRD#: 126514
Novato, CA
Past

October 3, 2012 - March 3, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 20, 2012 - March 3, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 28, 2011 - June 15, 2012

T3 TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154431
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".
SB
STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC
BEE STREET ADVISORY GROUP | THE RETIREMENT COACH | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP | STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAKPOINT INVESTMENT PARTNERS | MIDWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | METAPARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFE INCOME | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEHNER SHOPE WEALTH GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODWIN WEALTH | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FAMILY WEALTHCARE | DESERT GROVE INVESTMENTS | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CLARITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BOURNE FINANCIAL COACHING | BENKO FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 284840 / SEC#: 801-108531

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/2016 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.
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
(2/3/2017)
RR
California
(3/6/2014)
IAR
California
(3/7/2014)
RR
Colorado
(11/23/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2020)
RR
Georgia
(9/23/2015)
RR
Hawaii
(1/3/2023)
RR
Illinois
(5/11/2016)
RR
Kansas
(3/22/2017)
RR
Louisiana
(11/25/2019)
RR
Michigan
(2/3/2016)
RR
Mississippi
(5/20/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/4/2019)
RR
New York
(1/2/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(1/4/2023)
RR
Oregon
(10/3/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(11/25/2019)
RR
Texas
(4/7/2017)
IAR
Texas
(4/11/2017)
RR
Utah
(4/15/2019)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2020)
RR
Washington
(8/27/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/1/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 10/13/2011
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SB
STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC
BEE STREET ADVISORY GROUP | THE RETIREMENT COACH | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP | STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAKPOINT INVESTMENT PARTNERS | MIDWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | METAPARADIGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFE INCOME | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEHNER SHOPE WEALTH GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GOODWIN WEALTH | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FAMILY WEALTHCARE | DESERT GROVE INVESTMENTS | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CLARITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BOURNE FINANCIAL COACHING | BENKO FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 284840 / SEC#: 801-108531

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 954-4130
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
57

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STATEGIC BLUEPRINT DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (5/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,067
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,671,662,109

Red Flags


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Company Information


STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC

CRD#: 284840Novato, CA 94949

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