KS
CFP
KS
CFP

Kevin Shelton

30 Years of Experience
Pleasantan, CA
BrokerSells Insurance

Kevin Shelton is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, based in Pleasantan, CA, with 30 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 14,528 clients with $2B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
237 advisors
Number of Clients
14,528 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$140K average
Assets Under Management
$2.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$15K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Madison Avenue Securities (MAS) offers several investment management programs with different fee structures:

  • Fee Plus Transaction Charge Program: You'll pay a management fee (0.50% to 2.00% annually) plus transaction charges for buying and selling securities.
  • Standard Wrap Program: You'll pay a "wrap fee" (0.50% to 2.25% annually) based on the value of your investments. This fee covers advisory, brokerage, and custodial services.
  • Low-Minimum Wrap Program: (No longer accepting new accounts) You'll pay a "wrap fee" (0.50% to 2.25% annually) based on the value of your investments. This fee covers advisory, brokerage, and custodial services.
  • AE Wealth Management Program: You'll pay a wrap fee up to 2.5% annually, which includes advisory, brokerage, and custodial services. This program also offers strategies managed by third-party investment managers.
  • Envestnet Program: You'll pay a wrap fee up to 2% annually, which includes advisory, brokerage, and custodial services. Fees attributable to Envestnet and the manager depend on the specific program/portfolio the account is invested in and may range anywhere between 0.10% - 2.31%.

Fees are negotiable and may vary depending on account size and other factors.

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Location

4725 First St., Ste 215, Pleasantan, CA, 94566

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Kevin is a registered representative with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, and a lead financial advisor for Buck Wealth Strategies. He also works as an insurance agent for E.A. Buck Insurance and an employee for Buck Financial Services, dedicating full-time hours to each role.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Madison Avenue Securities, LLCBroker
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Enterprise, LLCBroker
November 2024 - March 2025 · 4 mos
LPL Enterprise, LLC
November 2024 - March 2025 · 4 mos
Pruco Securities, LLC.Broker
May 2022 - December 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Prudential Financial Planning Services
May 2022 - December 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.Broker
November 2018 - March 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.
November 2018 - March 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Signator Investors, INC.
May 2018 - November 2018 · 6 mos
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
May 2018 - November 2018 · 6 mos
Strategic Advisers, INC.
May 2013 - January 2018 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
May 2013 - January 2018 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
April 2012 - April 2013 · 1 yr
First Brokerage America, L.L.C.Broker
November 2006 - September 2011 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Mid Atlantic Capital CorporationBroker
May 2004 - June 2004 · 1 mo
Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC
January 2003 - October 2006 · 3 yrs 9 mos
London Pacific Securities, INC.Broker
September 2000 - May 2004 · 3 yrs 8 mos
American Century Brokerage, INC.Broker
February 1998 - August 2000 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Securities INC.Broker
February 1995 - February 1998 · 3 yrs
Fortis Investors, INC.Broker
June 1993 - February 1994 · 8 mos
State Registrations2 states
CACO
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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