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David Kudla

Member/CEO/Chief Investment Strategist at Mainstay Capital Management

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

David Kudla is Member/CEO/Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital Management, LLC, a Grand Blanc investment adviser managing $5.31B. David Kudla has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Mainstay Capital Management since 6 April 2010, has 16 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

16
Years in industry
16
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
3
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

David Kudla has been Member/CEO/Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital Management since October 2002, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it.

Mainstay Capital Management, LLC is a Grand Blanc, MI firm with $5.31B under management, 3,454 clients and 19 advisers across 5 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.

  1. – present · 16 years
    Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109528

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

David Kudla is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from April 2010; the most recent is Texas, in July 2026.

  • FloridaSince 12 May 2010
  • MichiganSince 6 April 2010
  • TexasResidentSince 24 July 2026

Examinations

Series 6528 February 2010
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
David Paul Kudla
CRD
4431292
Firm
Mainstay Capital Management · CRD 109528
Role
Member/CEO/Chief Investment Strategist
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
April 2010
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does David Kudla work?

David Kudla has been Member/CEO/Chief Investment Strategist of Mainstay Capital Management, LLC since October 2002, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 15 July 2026

Is David Kudla a financial advisor?

Yes. David Kudla has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Michigan and Texas, through Mainstay Capital Management since April 2010.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does David Kudla have?

David Kudla has 16 years in the financial industry, since April 2010, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has David Kudla passed?

David Kudla passed the Series 65 in February 2010.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is David Kudla registered with FINRA?

No. David Kudla has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify David Kudla’s record?

Search CRD 4431292 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes David Kudla’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Mainstay Capital Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4431292, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Mainstay Capital Management, LLC, filed 15 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.