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Max A. Lepley

KANANI ADVISORY GROUP
IRVINE, CA 92618
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CRD#: 6956791
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Professional summary


Max Alan Lepley is a registered financial advisor currently at KANANI ADVISORY GROUP INC. located in Irvine, California.

Max is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Max has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


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. Kanani Financial & Insurance Services Inc.; Insurance Agent; Investment Related; 16440 Bake Parkway Suite 150 Irvine CA 92618; Insurance Company; Offer clients advice regarding insurance products, process sales of insurance products, provide ongoing service to insurance book of business; Start date with business: 2025-03-11; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 160; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 80; Contact person at the organization: David Kanani; Website address for the organization: www.kananiadvisorygroup.com.

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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

October 17, 2024 - Present

KANANI ADVISORY GROUP INC.

Office #1: 16440 Bake Parkway Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
CRD#: 288314
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 13, 2022 - May 29, 2024

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107144
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 12, 2019 - May 29, 2024

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
PHOENIX, AZ

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".
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KANANI ADVISORY GROUP INC.
KANANI ADVISORY GROUP | NAVID KANANI | KANANI, NAVID | KANANI FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | KANANI ADVISORY GROUP INC.

CRD#: 288314 / SEC#: 801-125845

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/20/2022 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 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
(10/17/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/11/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/31/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/12/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KA
KANANI ADVISORY GROUP INC.
KANANI ADVISORY GROUP | NAVID KANANI | KANANI, NAVID | KANANI FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | KANANI ADVISORY GROUP INC.

CRD#: 288314 / SEC#: 801-125845

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/20/2022 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
16440 Bake Parkway Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 502-7001
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-KANANI ADVISORY GROUP (9/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts986
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 201,509,044

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Company Information


KANANI ADVISORY GROUP INC.

CRD#: 288314Irvine, CA 92618

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