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Erich A. Castillo

SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS.
Lexington, KY 40517
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CRD#: 2933694
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Professional summary


Erich Andulan Castillo, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC. located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Erich is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Erich has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT (DBA FOR INSURANCE, MEDICARE/MEDICAID PLANNING, SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING, PERSONAL DEBT & MORTGAGE CONSULTING, AND OTHER SERVICES); 1008 S BROADWAY RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40504; OWNER; 05/2004; 200 HRS/MO (40 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HRS), NOT SECURITIES RELATED; 2) INSURANCE PRODUCTS OFFERED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT. 3) INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION (AN SEC-REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER) AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE. 4) SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS POSITION: IAR NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 02/04/2016 ADDRESS: 3620 Walden Drive Suite 201, Lexington KY 40517 DESCRIPTION: Investment Advisory Representive. I provide investment advice and mangement for client accounts. 5) DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL POSITION: Head Lacrosse Coach NATURE: Education INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 04/20/2017; ADDRESS: 2000 Winchester Road, Lexington KY 40509, United States DESCRIPTION: Head Coach of Douglass Lacrosse High School Program 6) THE WELL OF LEXINGTON POSITION: board member NATURE: The Well of Lexington, a non-profit organization, provides a holistic program of safe housing, recovery support, education and healing for women exploited by sex trafficking to empower them to reach economic independence and live productive lives INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 08/01/2018 ADDRESS: 110 East Third Street, Lexington KY 40508, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide guidance and support for the organization. Assist in helping the organization grow and develop fundraising activities for The Well 7) PARADIGM FINANCIAL POSITION: insurance agent NATURE: Paradigm Financial is name created by an insurance agent used to to provide whole life insurance, fixed insurance, disability, and long-term care insurance for clients and business owners. The information provided by Paradigm Financial is typically designed to give a general representation of concepts provided by Paradigm Financial for the agents of this entity. Many of the individuals who represent Paradigm Financial are general life/health insurance agents and are not licensed securities representatives. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 01/01/2015 ADDRESS: 3620 Walden Drive, Suite 201, Lexington KY 40517, United States DESCRIPTION: I provide strategies such as whole life insurance, fixed insurance strategies, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. 8) CASTILLO AND ASSOCIATES, LLC I. (SECURITIES) POSITION: owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 07/14/2015 ADDRESS: 3620 Walden Drive, Suite 201, Lexington KY 40517, United States DESCRIPTION: I am conducting my securities business through FSC Securities Corporation. I am the sole owner of this LLC. Imaintain the books and records, pay bills, make capital distributions when available according to the LLC ownership structure and Operating Agreement.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Current

September 18, 2014 - Present

SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC.

Office #1: 3620 Walden Drive Suite 201, Lexington, KY 40517
RIA
CRD#: 154481
Lexington, KY
Past

December 6, 2007 - July 2, 2020

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

December 6, 2007 - July 2, 2020

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

May 19, 2004 - December 7, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

May 4, 2004 - December 7, 2007

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

September 17, 2003 - May 12, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

September 8, 1997 - May 12, 2004

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 8, 1997 - May 12, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SE
SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC.
BODWELL FINANCIAL | WESTERN RESERVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | TCP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC. | SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS | RIDLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES | PORTICO GROUP | LONG FINANCIAL SERVICES | LESHNAK WEALTH | JACKSON & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRP WEATH STRATEGIES GROUP | FAIRWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CTM FINANCIAL GROUP | CROSBY CAPITAL ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIDGELIGHT CAPITAL

CRD#: 154481 / SEC#: 801-71977

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2010 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 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
Kentucky
(2/4/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/19/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SE
SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC.
BODWELL FINANCIAL | WESTERN RESERVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | TCP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC. | SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS | RIDLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES | PORTICO GROUP | LONG FINANCIAL SERVICES | LESHNAK WEALTH | JACKSON & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRP WEATH STRATEGIES GROUP | FAIRWINDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CTM FINANCIAL GROUP | CROSBY CAPITAL ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIDGELIGHT CAPITAL

CRD#: 154481 / SEC#: 801-71977

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2010 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Wildwood, MO
Mailing Address
Po Box 7323, Charlottesville, VA 22906
Phone number
(770) 998-5879
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,680
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 785,307,417

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Company Information


SOUTHLAND EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC.

CRD#: 154481Lexington, KY 40517

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