Ken has been helping individuals, professionals and small business owners with investment management, risk mitigation and financial planning for over 25 years.  His passion for finance and the study of financial markets began as an undergraduate, while his career started shortly after independently obtaining his Series 7 license (held until 2003).

 

Early in his career, Ken held management positions with Waterhouse Securities, TD Waterhouse and E*Trade Financial.  He served in various capacities and was responsible for overseeing registered representatives responsible for delivering the trading, service, sales and guidance solutions offered by these firms.

 

With a strong desire to offer more personal service and higher quality, balanced advice, Ken opened The Mutual Fund Store in Roseville in 2006, where he served as Managing Partner & Chief Compliance Officer until the franchise was purchased in 2015.  In that capacity, he and his team strived to know the people they served, maintained a high degree of integrity, and always recommended solutions that put clients first.  Most recently, Ken was VP of Financial Planning at Edelman Financial Engines.

 

Ken joined Stratos Wealth Advisors to regain the independence necessary to deliver customized advice and planning solutions based on client needs and supported by relevant, independent research.  Ken believes that client meetings should be driven by his clients’ needs, and not a prepackaged solution.  His reputation and genuine concern for clients’ well-being are what drives him.

 

Ken is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento, earning his Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accountancy. He previously held the following licenses administered by FINRA: the Series 24 and 63 licenses until 2002, and the Series 4, 7, 9 and 10 licenses until 2003.  Ken currently maintains the Series 65 license. He also holds the Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC®) designation offered by the College for Financial Planning and he is committed to continuing his education.

 

Ken is married to Leah and they have one son, Dorian.  He enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, skiing and attending concerts - if they don’t keep him out too late.  He is an active member of the Knights of Columbus.