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Samuel Adams

KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Glendale, CA 91203
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CRD#: 6057464
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Professional summary


Samuel Adams, who also goes by Sam Adams, Samuel Thomas Adams, is a registered financial advisor currently at KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Glendale, California.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Samuel has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 63 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sam Adams | Samuel Thomas Adams

Other business activities


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RTA & Associates Financial & Insurance Services; it is investment related; 701 N. Brand Blvd, #830, Glendale, CA 91203; offers clients comprehensive financial services and insurance services; Director of Sales & Marketing; since 02/2010; works at least 80 hours per month during market trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 12, 2019 - Present

KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 701 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 830, Glendale, CA 91203
RIA
CRD#: 283034
Glendale, CA
Past

May 4, 2017 - May 14, 2019

FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 175083
Glendale, CA

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".
KI
KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
BALDWIN FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH PROTECTION PARTNERS | TOOLSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THRIVERIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE DIRECT EFFECT | TERRA FIRMA FINANCIAL ADVISORY | STONEBRIAR FINANCIAL | SMRS FINANCIAL ADVISORY | SAFE MONEY RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | SAFE HARBOR SOLUTIONS | RTA & ASSOCIATES | RETIREMENT TRANSITIONS LLC | PROVOST FINANCIAL SERVICES | OZMENT AGENCY | MITCHELL FINANCIAL GROUP | MAXGUARD WEALTH | KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | KINETIC FINANCIAL | KINETIC AGENCY | FS2 FINANCIAL SERVICES | COTTER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | CAPITAL INSURANCE GROUP | BUSSENGER FINANCIAL GROUP | BIGGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | BETTRLIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283034 / SEC#: 801-118383

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2020 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2020 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2020 Terminated)

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
(6/12/2019)
IAR
Texas
(8/2/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/27/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/4/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Current Firm


KI
KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
BALDWIN FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH PROTECTION PARTNERS | TOOLSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THRIVERIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE DIRECT EFFECT | TERRA FIRMA FINANCIAL ADVISORY | STONEBRIAR FINANCIAL | SMRS FINANCIAL ADVISORY | SAFE MONEY RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | SAFE HARBOR SOLUTIONS | RTA & ASSOCIATES | RETIREMENT TRANSITIONS LLC | PROVOST FINANCIAL SERVICES | OZMENT AGENCY | MITCHELL FINANCIAL GROUP | MAXGUARD WEALTH | KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | KINETIC FINANCIAL | KINETIC AGENCY | FS2 FINANCIAL SERVICES | COTTER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | CAPITAL INSURANCE GROUP | BUSSENGER FINANCIAL GROUP | BIGGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | BETTRLIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283034 / SEC#: 801-118383

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2020 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2020 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
633 W 5th Street Suite 1050, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 711-4818
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. (9/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,857
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 348,218,341

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Company Information


KINETIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 283034Glendale, CA 91203

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