Kelly Buchfink has been an investment adviser representative at SWMG since July 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Kelly Buchfink holds a BA in Psychology and English from the University of Maryland University College.
SWMG, LLC is a Fort Worth, TX firm with $430M under management, 429 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its August 2026 filing.
Kelly Buchfink is Branch Manager and Wealth Advisor at Strittmatter Wealth Management Group. She has been a member of the team since 2018 and has more than 20 years of experience in financial services. She also serves as a mentor and leader within the firm, helping develop future advisors and strengthening team operations through training and efficiency.
Kelly Buchfink’s longest registration is the current one, 8 years at SWMG since 2018. Before joining SWMG in 2018, Kelly Buchfink was registered through First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning, Inc.
- First Command Advisory Services– · 1 yearFort Worth, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281958
- First Command Financial Planning, Inc.– · 6 yearsFort Worth, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 3641
- First Command Financial Planning, Inc.– · 2 years67657 Kaiserslautern · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 3641
- First Command Bank– · under a yearFort Worth, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 128851
Professional designations
Listed by SWMG
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Kelly Buchfink is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from July 2018; the most recent is California, in July 2026.
- CaliforniaSince 7 July 2026
- ColoradoSince 25 June 2026
- TexasSince 14 July 2018
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 13 September 2017 |
| Series 26 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination | 26 August 2014 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 17 November 2004 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 7 June 2001 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 15 May 2001 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Kelly Nicole Buchfink
- CRD
- 4396448
- Firm
- SWMG · CRD 166688
- Office
- 3343 LOCKE AVE, STE 107, Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- strittmatterwealth.com
Where does Kelly Buchfink work?
Kelly Buchfink is an investment adviser representative registered through SWMG, LLC since July 2018, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Kelly Buchfink a financial advisor?
Yes. Kelly Buchfink has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Colorado and Texas, through SWMG since July 2018.
How many years of experience does Kelly Buchfink have?
Kelly Buchfink has 23 years in the financial industry, since September 2003, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Kelly Buchfink passed?
Kelly Buchfink has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 65, Series 26 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in May 2001. FINRA credited Kelly Buchfink with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Kelly Buchfink work before SWMG?
Before SWMG, Kelly Buchfink was registered through First Command Advisory Services, December 2015 to December 2017; First Command Financial Planning, Inc., September 2009 to December 2015; First Command Financial Planning, Inc., September 2005 to December 2007; First Command Bank, January 2005 to September 2005.
Where is Kelly Buchfink based?
Kelly Buchfink’s registered office is in Fort Worth, TX.
Is Kelly Buchfink registered with FINRA?
No. Kelly Buchfink has no current broker registration.
Is Kelly Buchfink a CFP?
SWMG lists Kelly Buchfink with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Kelly Buchfink, CFP® biography, strittmatterwealth.com
How can I verify Kelly Buchfink’s record?
Search CRD 4396448 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Kelly Buchfink’s full registration record.
