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Timothy D. Griffith

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS
Seattle, WA 98101
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CRD#: 1233782
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Professional summary

Timothy Dean Griffith, who also goes by Tim Griffith, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Seattle, Washington.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Timothy has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Tim Griffith

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 8, 2026 - Present

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 1916 Pike Place, Ste 12-364, Seattle, WA 98101
RIA
CRD#: 322879
Seattle, WA
Past

July 30, 2021 - January 5, 2026

ORG PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 312728
Seattle, WA
Past

December 1, 2020 - July 30, 2021

WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169584
Seattle, WA
Past

April 10, 2003 - July 2, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
KIRKLAND, WA
Past

April 1, 2002 - July 15, 2020

SCHMIDT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119841
KIRKLAND, WA
Past

February 2, 2001 - April 9, 2003

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
KIRKWOOD, WA
Past

October 16, 2000 - April 9, 2003

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 5, 2000 - October 13, 2000

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 1997 - December 14, 1999

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 4, 1984 - March 21, 1997

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TANGENT RETIREMENT | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA

CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Washington
(1/8/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/13/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/12/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/21/1984
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 11/6/1987
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/29/1987
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 8/26/1987
Registered Options Principal Examination

Current Firm

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GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TANGENT RETIREMENT | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA

CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
201 E. Sandpointe Ave Suite 460, South Coast Metro, CA 92707
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 273-1563
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (9/8/2025)
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS PART 2A WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,604
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 880,384,165

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Company Information

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 322879Seattle, WA 98101

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