Derek Kaufman has been an investment adviser representative at Columbia River Financial Group since June 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Derek Kaufman holds an Associate's Degree in Television Broadcasting from Mohawk College.
Columbia River Financial Group, LLC is a Vancouver, WA firm with $195M under management, 278 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Derek Kaufman is Portfolio and Client Services Advisor of Columbia River Financial Group. He spent 13 years in television post-production and has worked in the financial industry since 2008.
Derek Kaufman’s longest registration is the current one, 9 years at Columbia River Financial Group since 2017. Before joining Columbia River Financial Group in 2017, Derek Kaufman was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc.
- – present · 9 yearsVancouver, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288539
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 7 yearsVancouver, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 1 yearLake Oswego, OR · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
Professional designations
Listed by Columbia River Financial Group
- APMA®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Derek Kaufman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in June 2017.
- OregonSince 1 June 2017
- WashingtonSince 1 June 2017
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 24 July 2008 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 17 July 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 23 April 2008 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Derek Ronald Kaufman
- CRD
- 5506614
- Firm
- Columbia River Financial Group · CRD 288539
- Office
- 16701 SE MCGILLIVRAY BLVD.,, #250, Vancouver, WA 98683
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- columbiariverfg.com
Where does Derek Kaufman work?
Derek Kaufman is an investment adviser representative registered through Columbia River Financial Group, LLC since June 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Derek Kaufman a financial advisor?
Yes. Derek Kaufman has a current investment-adviser registration in Oregon and Washington, through Columbia River Financial Group since June 2017.
How many years of experience does Derek Kaufman have?
Derek Kaufman has 18 years in the financial industry, since May 2008, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Derek Kaufman passed?
Derek Kaufman has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 65 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2008. FINRA credited Derek Kaufman with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Derek Kaufman work before Columbia River Financial Group?
Before Columbia River Financial Group, Derek Kaufman was registered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., July 2008 to November 2009.
Where is Derek Kaufman based?
Derek Kaufman’s registered office is in Vancouver, WA.
Is Derek Kaufman registered with FINRA?
No. Derek Kaufman has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Derek Kaufman’s record?
Search CRD 5506614 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Derek Kaufman’s full registration record.
