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Eduardo M. Martinez

FOREFRONT
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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CRD#: 2836020
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Eduardo Margarito MartinezFOREFRONT

Professional summary


Eduardo Margarito Martinez, who also goes by Eduard Margarito Martinez, Edward Margarito Martinez, Edward Martinez, Ed Martinez, Eddie Martinez, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOREFRONT located in Santa Barbara, California.

Eduardo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Eduardo has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Eduard Margarito Martinez | Edward Margarito Martinez | Edward Martinez | Ed Martinez | Eddie Martinez

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.) EDWARD MARTINEZ FINANCIAL SERVICES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; Santa Barbara CA 93110; INSURANCE SALES; Owner; START DATE 06/2009; APPROX 30 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 20 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Eduardo Margarito Martinez's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 3, 2026 - Present

FOREFRONT

Office #1: 1828 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RIA
CRD#: 308521
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

October 30, 2024 - February 23, 2026

SECURE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141195
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

August 8, 2022 - November 16, 2022

IMPACT PARTNERSHIP WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 313928
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

September 23, 2019 - June 28, 2021

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

July 31, 2013 - March 31, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

September 23, 2011 - July 16, 2013

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
VISALIA, CA
Past

November 11, 2009 - October 3, 2011

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
VISALIA, CA
Past

August 13, 2008 - November 17, 2009

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
VISALIA, CA
Past

December 18, 2007 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14068
VISALIA, CA
Past

February 15, 2006 - December 21, 2007

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
VISALIA, CA
Past

May 9, 2003 - February 16, 2006

SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 19899
RALEIGH, NC
Past

July 1, 2002 - December 20, 2002

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

March 14, 2002 - December 20, 2002

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
CARPINTERIA, CA
Past

February 9, 2002 - March 13, 2002

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

December 8, 1999 - February 9, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 16, 1997 - November 4, 1999

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN

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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FOREFRONT
BAYSTATE WEALTH ADVISORS | THE 401(K) ADVISOR | TANDEM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SUMMIT ADVISORS | PRINCIPATUS WEALTH | POINT2 CAPITAL PARTNERS | PACE FINANCIAL SERVICES | NAMA PRIVATE WEALTH | MOUNTAIN HIGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MINDFUL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEONE AND COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR LEAF FINANCIAL PLANNING | FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS | FOREFRONT ADVISOR NETWORK | FOREFRONT | EQUITY COMP ADVISORS | CREATOR MONEY | COAST FINANCIAL | CHALK MONEY | BEST WEALTH ADVISORY

CRD#: 308521 / SEC#: 801-130608

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/5/2024 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2024 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2024 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)

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
(9/3/2026)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/26/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 4/11/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/31/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 26
Status Unavailable
Passed: 5/11/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm


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FOREFRONT
BAYSTATE WEALTH ADVISORS | THE 401(K) ADVISOR | TANDEM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SUMMIT ADVISORS | PRINCIPATUS WEALTH | POINT2 CAPITAL PARTNERS | PACE FINANCIAL SERVICES | NAMA PRIVATE WEALTH | MOUNTAIN HIGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MINDFUL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEONE AND COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR LEAF FINANCIAL PLANNING | FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS | FOREFRONT ADVISOR NETWORK | FOREFRONT | EQUITY COMP ADVISORS | CREATOR MONEY | COAST FINANCIAL | CHALK MONEY | BEST WEALTH ADVISORY

CRD#: 308521 / SEC#: 801-130608

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/5/2024 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2024 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2024 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7500 Rialto Blvd, Bldg 1 Suite 250, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 617-1984
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS ADV PARTS 2A (5/1/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,382
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 239,835,320

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Company Information


FOREFRONT

CRD#: 308521Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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