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Jacob Kester

Investment adviser representative at Cruden Bay Investment Management in Westlake Village, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Jacob Kester is an investment adviser representative at Cruden Bay Investment Management, LLC, an investment adviser managing $663M, and works from its Westlake Village, CA office. Jacob Kester has been registered through Cruden Bay Investment Management since 26 August 2021, has 5 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

5
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 24 October 2026SEC record

Career

Jacob Kester has been an investment adviser representative at Cruden Bay Investment Management since August 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Cruden Bay Investment Management, LLC is a Westlake Village, CA firm with $663M under management, 151 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Westlake Village, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 284787

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Jacob Kester is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since August 2021.

  • CaliforniaSince 26 August 2021

Examinations

Series 6530 July 2021
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Jacob Samuel Kester
CRD
6690932
Office
2945 TOWNSGATE ROAD, SUITE 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
August 2021
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Jacob Kester work?

Jacob Kester is an investment adviser representative registered through Cruden Bay Investment Management, LLC since August 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Jacob Kester a financial advisor?

Yes. Jacob Kester has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Cruden Bay Investment Management since August 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How many years of experience does Jacob Kester have?

Jacob Kester has 5 years in the financial industry, since August 2021, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

What exams has Jacob Kester passed?

Jacob Kester passed the Series 65 in July 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where is Jacob Kester based?

Jacob Kester’s registered office is in Westlake Village, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Jacob Kester registered with FINRA?

No. Jacob Kester has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How can I verify Jacob Kester’s record?

Search CRD 6690932 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jacob Kester’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Leadership at Cruden Bay Investment Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6690932, checked 24 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Cruden Bay Investment Management, LLC, filed 23 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.