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James B. Luippold

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
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CRD#: 3031318
JL

Professional summary


James Blair Luippold is a registered financial advisor currently at CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Modesto, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, 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.) Conservatorship for handicapped family member, 4 hrs/month, not during trading hrs/non-investment related. 2.) CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC; OWNER; RIA; START DATE 04/29/2015; 160 HOURS PER MONTH. 3.) Successor trustee for family members' trust, 1 hr/month not during trading hrs. non-investment related. 4.) Christ the King Church Finance Committee, Pleasant Hill, CA. Council member, 2-4 hrs/month, not during trading hrs. Non-investment related. 5.) Insurance Sales with various carriers, 1777 Botelho Drive, Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. 8 hours/mo; 1-2 hours/mo during trading hours. 6)Upper Left Quadrant, Partner, Investment Related, 1777 Botehlo Drive, STE 105, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, Real Estate investment, 06/2021, 2 hours per mo, 2 hours per mo. 7) Pineapples Baseball Club. 1777 Botelho Drive, Ste 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. 8U baseball team. Part-time coach/treasury. Manage check book. Jen and I are supporting this team financially. 16 hrs/mo; 0 during trading hrs.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 7, 2015 - Present

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1777 Botelho Dr. Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 199513
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Current

February 12, 2018 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1700 Standiford Ave Suite 380, Modesto, CA 95350Office #2: 1777 Botelho Drive Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Modesto, CA
Past

July 2, 2012 - February 13, 2018

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

January 10, 2008 - July 23, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

January 8, 2008 - January 18, 2013

HORIZON WEALTH GROUP, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 144712
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

June 22, 2007 - February 13, 2018

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

May 4, 2005 - June 29, 2007

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120894
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

January 12, 2001 - May 5, 2005

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE

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".
CR
CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SC RETIREMENT

CRD#: 199513 / SEC#: 801-110593

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2017 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2017 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2017 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.
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

IAR
Arizona
(6/7/2016)
RR
Arizona
(2/12/2018)
IAR
California
(10/7/2015)
RR
California
(2/12/2018)
RR
Delaware
(2/22/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/2/2024)
RR
Georgia
(5/2/2023)
RR
Idaho
(2/12/2018)
RR
Illinois
(3/28/2025)
RR
New York
(2/12/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(12/13/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(2/12/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(8/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(5/12/2016)
RR
Texas
(2/12/2018)
RR
Virginia
(5/2/2024)
IAR
Washington
(6/9/2016)
RR
Washington
(2/12/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CR
CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SC RETIREMENT

CRD#: 199513 / SEC#: 801-110593

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2017 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2017 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2017 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1777 Botelho Dr. Suite 105, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 478-8800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2 (4/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,904
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 521,757,846

Red Flags


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Company Information


CASTLE ROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 199513Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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