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Michael P. Woods

BEACH CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
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CRD#: 1826585
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Professional summary


Michael Paul Woods, who also goes by Mike Woods, is a registered financial advisor currently at BEACH CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Manhattan Beach, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Woods

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.BLUE CROSS HEALTH INS;INVESTMENT RELATED;08/05-PRESENT; MANHATTAN BEACH,CA; INSURANCE;2 HOURS PER MNTH; 2HRS DURING TRADING; ADVISOR. 2.BEACH CITIES WEALTH MGMT RIA, 1220 HIGHLAND AVE HANHATTAN BEACH CA 90266, INVESTMENT ADVISOR, JULY 2011, FEE BASED MGMT, 30HRS PER WEEK.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 26, 2011 - Present

BEACH CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1220 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
RIA
CRD#: 158373
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

July 21, 2011 - November 9, 2015

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

January 2, 2009 - July 6, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

March 1, 2001 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
MANAHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

August 17, 2000 - July 6, 2011

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
MANAHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

May 3, 1996 - September 1, 2000

PROVIDENTIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31189
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
Past

May 24, 1990 - September 20, 1995

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 193
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 2, 1989 - January 31, 1990

OSBORNE, STERN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19879
Past

May 16, 1988 - July 11, 1989

WESTMONT SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15932

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
California
(7/26/2011)
IAR
Texas
(4/19/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/22/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BC
BEACH CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
BEACH CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BEACH CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 158373 / SEC#: 801-72556

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2012 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2012 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2017 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
1500 W. Balboa Blvd #202a, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 546-1399
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts162
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 99,341,637

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Company Information


BEACH CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 158373Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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