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Kirk S. Mekerdichian

LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Woodland Hills, CA 91303
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CRD#: 7222019
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Professional summary


Kirk Shahen Mekerdichian is a registered financial advisor currently at LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Woodland Hills, California and LYNDHURST SECURITIES INC. located in Glendale, California.

Kirk is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Kirk has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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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.
Lazari Capital Management, Inc.; yes-investment related; 6928 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite 200, Woodland Hills, CA 91303; SEC-registered investment advisory firm; IAR/sales assistant; 01/2019; 130 hours/month; 5 trading hours/day; assist RIA with client servicing and meeting preparation, paperwork, advising clients, managing accounts, etc.

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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 31, 2020 - Present

LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 6928 Owensmouth Ave. #200, Woodland Hills, CA 91303
RIA
CRD#: 172932
Woodland Hills, CA
Current

October 4, 2022 - Present

LYNDHURST SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 300 W Glenoaks Blvd Suite 202, Glendale, CA 91202
BD
CRD#: 315582
Glendale, CA
Past

March 6, 2020 - December 1, 2021

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
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".
LC
LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
IRON HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TOTAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, INC. | POLARIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KARAPETIAN, MICHAEL L

CRD#: 172932 / SEC#: 801-112927

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2018 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2018 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.
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.

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IAR
California
(7/31/2020)
RR
California
(10/4/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/1/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/6/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LC
LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
IRON HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TOTAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, INC. | POLARIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KARAPETIAN, MICHAEL L

CRD#: 172932 / SEC#: 801-112927

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2018 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6928 Owensmouth Ave. #200, Woodland Hills, CA 91303
Mailing Address
Phone number
(818) 264-0610
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2B (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,068
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 614,623,292

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Company Information


LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 172932Woodland Hills, CA 91303

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