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Jody D. Howard

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS
Greenville, SC 29615
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CRD#: 2996883
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Professional summary


Jody Daniel Howard, who also goes by Jody D Howard, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina and SANDERS MORRIS LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Jody is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Jody has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jody D Howard

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Jody Daniel Howard's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 8, 2026 - Present

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 770 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
RIA
CRD#: 322879
Greenville, SC
Current

September 4, 2020 - Present

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

Office #1: 770 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20580
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

July 30, 2021 - January 5, 2026

ORG PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 312728
Greenville, SC
Past

August 28, 2020 - July 30, 2021

WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169584
Greenville, SC
Past

October 29, 2009 - September 2, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

October 29, 2009 - September 2, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

March 31, 2006 - November 2, 2009

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

February 18, 1998 - November 2, 2009

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
GREENVILLE, SC

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".
GS
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TANGENT RETIREMENT | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA

CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 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
District of Columbia
(4/18/2022)
RR
Florida
(9/4/2020)
RR
Georgia
(9/4/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(9/4/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(9/4/2020)
RR
Ohio
(9/4/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(9/4/2020)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/8/2026)
RR
Utah
(5/4/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/4/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/14/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TANGENT RETIREMENT | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA

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
27

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,604
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 880,384,165

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Company Information


GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 322879Greenville, SC 29615

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