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Brendon Makana Kempin

Investment Adviser Representative at Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

Sunnyvale, CACRD #6999927Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
8 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Brendon Makana Kempin is an investment adviser representative with Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC in Sunnyvale, CA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2018 and have been registered with 3 firms, including IEQ Capital, LLC and First Republic Investment Management, Inc. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in California and Utah.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California, Utah

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 2/11/2019
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 11/21/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/19/2018

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLCCurrent
5/15/2026 – Sunnyvale, CA
IEQ Capital, LLC
6/11/2019 – 5/8/2026Foster City, CA
First Republic Investment Management, Inc.
2/11/2019 – 6/4/2019Palo Alto, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. First Republic Investment Management, Inc.
    Jul 2018 – May 2019Palo Alto, CA
  2. University of Notre Dame
    Aug 2014 – May 2018South Bend, IN
  3. First Republic Securities Company, LLC
    Aug 2018 – May 2019Palo Alto, CA
  4. IEQ Capital, LLC
    Jun 2019 – May 2026Foster City, CA
  5. Cynsosure Portfolio Advisors LLC
    May 2026 – no end date reportedSalt Lake City, UT

Official records & sources

Data as of June 27, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

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Services the firm offers

Investment management including portfolio construction, diversification, and ongoing monitoring and rebalancing; financial planning support including retirement and cash-flow planning, tax-aware planning, and estate and legacy planning coordination; and client support services including ongoing communication, consolidated reporting, financial education resources, and coordination with third-party professionals.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small Businesses
Firm areas of expertise
Investment ManagementWealth PlanningFinancial PlanningPortfolio ConstructionRetirement PlanningCash-flow PlanningTax-aware PlanningEstate PlanningLegacy PlanningUltra-high Net WorthFiduciary+1 more

Client types the firm serves

Individuals

Firm assets under management

Under $100M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
7
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
Salt Lake City, UT
SEC file number:
801-134251

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Form ADV data as of May 27, 2026

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