John D. Pak

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS

Encinitas, CA 92024

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CRD#: 2741277

Professional summary

John David Pak, who also goes by John Pak, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Encinitas, California and ASCENTIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Encinitas, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6 and Series 3 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John Pak

Other business activities

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Vector3Wealth dba of Golden State Equity Partners; investment related; at registered office of employment; Principal; 10/20; 40/hours per week,;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 16, 2022 - Present

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 2240 Encinitas Blvd Ste D #421, Encinitas, CA 92024

RIA

CRD#: 322879

Encinitas, CA

Current

March 5, 2025 - Present

ASCENTIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2240 Encinitas Blvd Ste D #421, Encinitas, CA 92024

RIA

CRD#: 318126

Encinitas, CA

Past

October 15, 2020 - September 20, 2022

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 289796

Santa Cruz, CA

Past

November 23, 2009 - October 15, 2020

EDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 142380

SANTA CRUZ, CA

Past

September 23, 2004 - December 31, 2006

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848

PORTLAND, ME

Past

March 2, 2004 - June 18, 2008

MIDANEK/PAK ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 122090

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441

RIA

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

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
(9/16/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/30/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/1/2004

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/22/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 4/23/1996

National Commodity Futures Examination

Current Firm

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

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

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

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 Accounts	4,604
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 880,384,165

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John D. Pak

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view John David Pak's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ASCENTIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY ADVISORS, LLC

EDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

MIDANEK/PAK ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 9/30/2004

Series 65

Date: 3/1/2004

Series 6

Date: 9/22/2004

Series 3

Date: 4/23/1996

Current Firm

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

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