Kenneth Bauman has been an investment adviser representative at Tamarisk Financial since July 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Kenneth Bauman holds a BA in Business from Hope College.
Tamarisk Financial, LLC is a Holland, MI firm with $781M under management, 1,378 clients and 16 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.
Ken Bauman is Financial Advisor of West Michigan Advisors, based in Holland, Michigan. Bauman has over 28 years of professional investment experience and works with clients to tailor investments to goals such as retirement income, wealth accumulation and college funding. Bauman also provides 401k guidance, from establishing a plan through continuing account service.
Kenneth Bauman’s longest registration was 10 years at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (2010–2021). Before joining Tamarisk Financial in 2021, Kenneth Bauman was registered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC.
- West Michigan AdvisorsCurrent– present · 5 yearsHolland, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 312073
- Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC– · 10 yearsGrand Rapids, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
Investment adviser representative registrations
Kenneth Bauman is registered as an investment adviser representative in Michigan, since July 2021.
- MichiganSince 23 July 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 23 September 1994 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 20 September 1994 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 15 September 1994 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Kenneth Alan Bauman
- CRD
- 2514380
- Firm
- Tamarisk Financial · CRD 312073
- Office
- 301 HOOVER BLVD., SUITE 300, Holland, MI 49423
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- September 1994
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- westmichiganadvisors.com
Where does Kenneth Bauman work?
Kenneth Bauman is an investment adviser representative registered through Tamarisk Financial, LLC since July 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Kenneth Bauman a financial advisor?
Yes. Kenneth Bauman has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan, through Tamarisk Financial since July 2021.
How many years of experience does Kenneth Bauman have?
Kenneth Bauman has 32 years in the financial industry, since September 1994, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Kenneth Bauman passed?
Kenneth Bauman has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 1994. FINRA credited Kenneth Bauman with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Kenneth Bauman work before Tamarisk Financial?
Before Tamarisk Financial, Kenneth Bauman was registered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, September 2010 to July 2021.
Where is Kenneth Bauman based?
Kenneth Bauman’s registered office is in Holland, MI.
Is Kenneth Bauman registered with FINRA?
Yes. Kenneth Bauman has a current broker registration, under CRD 2514380.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
How can I verify Kenneth Bauman’s record?
Search CRD 2514380 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Kenneth Bauman’s full registration record.




