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Stefan Prvanov

Stefan Prvanov

BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER | Senior Financial Advisor, President | CEO
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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CRD#: 3000743
Stefan Prvanov

Professional summary


Stefan Prvanov, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC located in Solana Beach, California.

Stefan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Stefan has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


Stefan is a lead advisor and is the President and CEO of Blankinship & Foster. He has been helping clients with their personal financial matters for over 20 years. Stefan is a believer in giving back to the community through active participation. He has served on volunteer committees for several local organizations, including the YMCA, KPBS, and the United Way. He currently serves as the Treasurer of the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation and has been a member of the Foundation’s Grant Committee. Stefan is an active member of the Family Wealth Advisors Council, a national network of nine independent wealth management firms that collectively manage over $12 billion in assets. It’s a group of thought leaders that share ideas, strategies and lessons learned. Stefan and his family live in Carlsbad. He enjoys biking, hiking, coaching, and spending time with his wife, three kids and the family dog.
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What are your service offerings?
Financial planning
Trust & estate planning
Retirement planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Asset Allocation
Estate Planning
Investment Management
Retirement
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1997

Experience


Current

March 18, 2004 - Present

BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

Office #1: 420 Stevens Avenue Suite 250, Solana Beach, CA 92075
RIA
CRD#: 104795
Solana 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".
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER | BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

CRD#: 104795 / SEC#: 801-35218

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/1989 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(3/18/2004)
IAR
Oregon
(11/30/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/6/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER | BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

CRD#: 104795 / SEC#: 801-35218

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/1989 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
420 Stevens Avenue Suite 250, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 755-5166
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,013
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 862,154,763

Red Flags


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Company Information


BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

Senior Financial Advisor, President | CEOCRD#: 104795Solana Beach, CA 92075

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