Kenneth Welch has been Wealth Advisor, Partner of Financial Arcitects since January 2025, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 5% and 10% of the firm. Kenneth Welch studied at Calvin University.
Financial Arcitects, Inc is a Jenison, MI firm with $472M under management, 902 clients and 10 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Ken Welch is Wealth Advisor and Partner of Straight Path Wealth Management, based in Jenison, MI. He joined the firm in 2020. After graduating from Calvin University, he spent 5 years in public accounting at a national firm and another 5 years as CFO of a managed healthcare provider.
- – present · 5 yearsJenison, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 148897
Professional designations
Listed by Financial Arcitects
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Kenneth Welch is registered as an investment adviser representative in Michigan, since January 2021.
- MichiganSince 23 January 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 22 January 2021 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Kenneth John Welch
- CRD
- 7329182
- Firm
- Financial Arcitects · CRD 148897
- Role
- Wealth Advisor, Partner
- Office
- 7699 GEORGETOWN CENTER DRIVE, Jenison, MI 49428
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2021
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- straightpathwealth.com
Where does Kenneth Welch work?
Kenneth Welch has been Wealth Advisor, Partner of Financial Arcitects, Inc since January 2025.
Is Kenneth Welch a financial advisor?
Yes. Kenneth Welch has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan, through Financial Arcitects since January 2021.
How many years of experience does Kenneth Welch have?
Kenneth Welch has 5 years in the financial industry, since January 2021, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Kenneth Welch passed?
Kenneth Welch passed the Series 65 in January 2021.
Where is Kenneth Welch based?
Kenneth Welch’s registered office is in Jenison, MI.
Is Kenneth Welch registered with FINRA?
No. Kenneth Welch has no current broker registration.
Is Kenneth Welch a CFP?
Financial Arcitects lists Kenneth Welch with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Ken Welch, CFP®, CPA biography, straightpathwealth.com
How can I verify Kenneth Welch’s record?
Search CRD 7329182 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Kenneth Welch’s full registration record.
