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Brian R. Tinker

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS
Torrance, CA 90503
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CRD#: 4195989
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Professional summary

Brian Richard Tinker, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Brian R. Tinker, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Torrance, California and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Torrance, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Brian R. Tinker

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

January 8, 2026 - Present

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 3625 Del Amo Blvd, Ste 375, Torrance, CA 90503
RIA
CRD#: 322879
Torrance, CA
Current

February 1, 2019 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 3625 Del Amo Boulevard Suite 375, Torrance, CA 90503
BD
CRD#: 35747
Torrance, CA
Past

July 8, 2021 - January 5, 2026

ORG PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 312728
Torrance, CA
Past

September 25, 2020 - July 30, 2021

WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169584
TORRANCE, CA
Past

October 8, 2009 - December 31, 2018

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
TORRANCE, CA
Past

October 21, 2008 - September 25, 2020

BRIDGE ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148282
PASADENA, CA
Past

July 22, 2008 - October 13, 2009

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
PASADENA, CA
Past

October 15, 2007 - September 5, 2013

PENSION ARCHITECTS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145242
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 27, 2006 - November 20, 2008

PENNIALL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121336
PASADENA, CA
Past

July 24, 2006 - July 23, 2008

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
PASADENA, CA
Past

June 2, 2005 - August 22, 2006

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
SIERRA MADRE, CA
Past

May 20, 2004 - September 21, 2006

NWF ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 110410
SIERRA MADRE, CA
Past

April 22, 2004 - August 22, 2006

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SIERRA MADRE, CA
Past

August 21, 2002 - April 19, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SIERRA MADRE, CA
Past

July 26, 2002 - April 19, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

November 14, 2000 - April 19, 2001

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY

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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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
Arizona
(2/1/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(4/17/2019)
RR
California
(2/1/2019)
IAR
California
(1/8/2026)
RR
Idaho
(2/1/2019)
RR
Indiana
(3/24/2023)
RR
Maine
(2/1/2019)
RR
Missouri
(3/24/2023)
RR
Nevada
(3/24/2023)
RR
Texas
(2/1/2019)
RR
Utah
(2/1/2019)
RR
Washington
(2/1/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/19/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/13/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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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)
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS PART 2A WRAP FEE 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#: 322879Torrance, CA 90503

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