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Kathleen Ann Stapleton

Kathleen A. Stapleton

CHOICE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
Brea, CA 92821
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CRD#: 1489992
Kathleen Ann Stapleton

Professional summary


Kathleen Ann Stapleton, CFP®, who also goes by Kathleen A Stapleton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CHOICE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. located in Brea, California.

Kathleen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Kathleen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kathleen A Stapleton

Other business activities


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1) CHOICE Financial & Insurance Services, Inc-633 S. Brea Blvd., #107, Brea, CA 92821-5308; Investment related; Insurance Sales & Svcs; Insurance Agent; Start date 05/02; 80 hrs/mnth & during trading. 2) CHOICE Financial & Insurance Services, Inc-633 S. Brea Blvd., #107, Brea, CA 92821-5308; Noninvestment related; Tax Preparation services; Tax preparer; Start date 01/10; 60 hrs/mnth (from approx. Feb to April); 40 hrs/mnth during trading.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1993

Experience


Current

March 10, 2022 - Present

CHOICE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 633 S. Brea Blvd. #7, Brea, CA 92821
RIA
CRD#: 312049
Brea, CA
Past

September 12, 2016 - March 9, 2022

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
Brea, CA
Past

September 12, 2016 - March 9, 2022

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
Brea, CA
Past

January 14, 2005 - September 12, 2016

GWN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128929
LA PUENTE, CA
Past

January 14, 2005 - September 12, 2016

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
LA PUENTE, CA
Past

October 14, 1997 - January 14, 2005

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

January 1, 1994 - October 9, 1997

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

May 30, 1990 - January 1, 1994

LEGEND CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4149
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

April 20, 1989 - May 1, 1990

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

June 18, 1986 - April 10, 1989

UR FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10509

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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IAR
California
(3/10/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/18/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/20/1995
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CF
CHOICE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
CHOICE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 312049 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/10/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
633 S. Brea Blvd. #7, Brea, CA 92821
Mailing Address
Phone number
(626) 333-9084
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts56
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,185,276

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Company Information


CHOICE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 312049Brea, CA 92821

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