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Michael K. De Luz

WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Huntington Beach, CA
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CRD#: 2526894
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Professional summary


Michael K De Luz, who also goes by Michael Kirk De Luz, is a registered financial advisor currently at WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Huntington Beach, California and INTEGRITY BROKERAGE, LLC located in Seattle, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 31 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 28, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Kirk De Luz

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. Williams & Novak Wealth Management LLC, DBA Strategic Wealth and Taxes; Investment related, 2625 Townsgate Rd., Suite 330, Westlake Village, CA 91361; Investment Advisor and Chief Compliance Officer 08/08/2023. 2. Strategic Wealth and Taxes a DBA of RMD Consulting LLC; 5000 Birch Street, Ste 3000, Newport Beach, CA 92660; Taxes, Bookkeeping and Tax Advisory; Non-Investment Related; Managing Member 2/8/2019; 5 hours per month during trading hours. 3. RMD Consulting LLC; 16458 Bolsa Chica Street, #414, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; Compliance Consultant to Registered Investment Advisory or Broker-Dealer firms; Non-Investment Related; Managing Member 2/8/2019; 5 hours per month during trading hours. 4. Integrity Brokerage, 309 Hilliard Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754 - Non-Investment Related - FINOP. Less than 5 hours per month 5. Insurance Agent - Non-Investment related; Nature of business: Insurance sales. Position/Title: Insurance Agent. Start date: 2006. Number of hours devoted during securities trading hours: Sale of Life, Fixed & Immediate Annuities, Long Term Care & Health insurance policies. Less than 5 hours a month.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 8, 2023 - Present

WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 324173
Huntington Beach, CA
Current

September 1, 2021 - Present

INTEGRITY BROKERAGE, LLC

Office #1: 720 Seneca St Ste 107, Seattle, WA 98101
BD
CRD#: 117589
Seattle, WA
Current

October 29, 2025 - Present

VISTIA CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 202 6th Street, Suite 303, Castle Rock, CO 80104
BD
CRD#: 311342
Castle Rock, CO
Past

August 2, 2022 - February 7, 2023

LYNDHURST SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 315582
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

December 12, 2021 - February 15, 2025

HB SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 140356
Newport Beach, CA
Past

October 14, 2021 - December 9, 2021

FORTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28784
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 23, 2020 - August 15, 2022

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
Newport Beach, CA
Past

April 23, 2020 - August 15, 2022

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
Newport Beach, CA
Past

May 16, 2018 - September 11, 2023

LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 172932
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

March 7, 2018 - July 26, 2019

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
Glendale, CA
Past

January 18, 2018 - January 19, 2018

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288898
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 2, 2017 - January 19, 2018

KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288792
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 15, 2017 - January 19, 2018

SGMA CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED

BD
CRD#: 135327
San Diego, CA
Past

February 2, 2017 - May 4, 2017

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 16668
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

February 2, 2017 - May 4, 2017

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

January 26, 2016 - October 31, 2016

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134922
Huntington Beach, CA
Past

January 26, 2016 - October 31, 2016

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

May 27, 2014 - December 16, 2015

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 16668
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

August 23, 2013 - December 16, 2015

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

November 27, 2012 - August 28, 2013

HENNION & WALSH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25766
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

December 9, 2011 - August 21, 2012

INDEPENDENCE REALTY SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 150161
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 2, 2010 - October 7, 2011

KBR CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128800
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 15, 2010 - June 1, 2010

CABIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137608
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 18, 2008 - July 31, 2009

INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15807
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

November 20, 2006 - January 7, 2008

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
MONUMENT, CO
Past

December 8, 2004 - November 10, 2006

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 17, 2003 - December 16, 2004

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

June 25, 2003 - October 1, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 3, 2003 - January 14, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
ORANGE, CA
Past

November 6, 2002 - January 14, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

February 19, 2002 - October 8, 2002

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 5, 2001 - November 30, 2001

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

May 9, 2001 - July 10, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 2, 2000 - March 20, 2001

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

September 15, 1998 - December 31, 2000

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 10, 1994 - September 3, 1998

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, 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".
W&
WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
GLEN OAKS FINANCIAL | WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WILLIAMS & NOVACK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH AND TAXES

CRD#: 324173 / SEC#: 801-128269

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2023 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(9/1/2021)
IAR
California
(8/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/13/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 1/2/2023
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


W&
WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
GLEN OAKS FINANCIAL | WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WILLIAMS & NOVACK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH AND TAXES

CRD#: 324173 / SEC#: 801-128269

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2625 Townsgate Road Suite 330, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Mailing Address
Phone number
(626) 689-7181
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A WNWM (9/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts831
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 263,947,400

Red Flags


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Company Information


WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324173Huntington Beach, CA

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