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Kandarp Shah
THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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CRD#: 6010043
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Professional summary
Kandarp Shah, who also goes by Kandarp C Shah, Ken Shah, is a registered financial advisor currently at THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.
Kandarp is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Kandarp has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kandarp C Shah | Ken Shah
Other business activities
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HANDYMAN KAN LLC POSITION: Owner & Founder of Handyman Kan LLC NATURE: Handyman Servicves INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2023 ADDRESS: 1845 Meadowbrook Rd, Abington PA 19001, United States DESCRIPTION: offering handyman service to Abington and surrounding area - including but not limited to plumbing, flooring, carpentry, electrical, drywall and painting services. TAKES FROM BELOW POSITION: Co-Host NATURE: Podcast INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2024 ADDRESS: 641 Roslyn Ave, Glenside PA 19038, United States DESCRIPTION: Co-Host of Takes from Below Podcast discussing people's personal non-financial lifestyle decisions.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 30, 2025 - Present
THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 500 W Office Center Drive Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034RIA
CRD#: 281347
Fort Washington, PA
Past
November 27, 2019 - September 8, 2025
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
RIA
CRD#: 519
Fort Washington, PA
Past
July 24, 2018 - September 8, 2025
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
BD
CRD#: 519
Fort Washington, PA
Past
September 10, 2013 - October 7, 2016
SCOTTRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8206
HATFIELD, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
OPTIMAL WEALTH SERVICES | THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 281347 / SEC#: 801-119936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2020 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2020 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2020 Terminated)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
Pennsylvania(9/30/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
OPTIMAL WEALTH SERVICES | THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 281347 / SEC#: 801-119936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2020 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2020 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2020 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
500 W Office Center Drive Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 516-5861
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26
SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,494 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 397,680,145 |
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