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Austin Lee Peterson

Austin L. Peterson

BACKBONE PLANNING PARTNERS LLC
Mesa, AZ 85206
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CRD#: 4196779
Austin Lee Peterson

Professional summary


Austin Lee Peterson, CFP®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at BACKBONE PLANNING PARTNERS LLC located in Mesa, Arizona.

Austin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Austin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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) 06/26/2023 - Mattress and Furniture Surplus - Business Owner - Utah 84604 - Non investment related - 10 Hours per month - Start date: 12/1/2015. 2) 06/26/2023 - Non-Variable Insurance - Selling: IUL, UL, WL and fixed annuities - AZ 85234 - Investment related - Hours per month - Start date: 8 6/30/2023. 3) 06/26/2023 - Backbone Planning Partners, LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment related - At reported business location(s) - 160 Hours per month. 4) 06/26/2023 - Oak Tree Venture Group, LLC - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Utah 84604 - Non investment related - 10 Hours per month - Start date: 1/1/2021. 5) 06/26/2023 - Austin Lee Peterson - Radio Show - AZ 85234 - Noninvestment related - 4 Hours per month - Start date: 5/5/2020. 6) 07/05/2023 - Backbone Planning Partners, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date 6/30/2023 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 160 Hours During Trading - Time Spent 92% - I provide investment advisory services through Backbone Planning Partners, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 06/2023. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2016

Experience


Current

July 3, 2023 - Present

BACKBONE PLANNING PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 3707 E Southern Avenue Suite 2027, Mesa, AZ 85206Office #2: 7477 West Lake Mead Blvd Ste 270, Las Vegas, NV 89128
RIA
CRD#: 326699
Mesa, AZ
Past

June 29, 2023 - January 31, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MESA, AZ
Past

December 21, 2016 - June 30, 2023

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
GILBERT, AZ
Past

March 24, 2015 - June 30, 2023

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
GILBERT, AZ
Past

September 30, 2013 - February 17, 2015

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 739
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

April 15, 2013 - September 30, 2013

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

July 19, 2010 - March 7, 2013

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

March 26, 2004 - November 26, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

September 13, 2002 - September 12, 2003

A. CH. SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44630
DAYTON, OH
Past

July 16, 2001 - September 16, 2002

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 9, 2000 - May 15, 2001

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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".
BP
BACKBONE PLANNING PARTNERS LLC
BACKBONE PLANNING PARTNERS LLC | PLANNING PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 326699 / SEC#: 801-128212

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2023 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2025 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2025 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2025 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
Arizona
(7/5/2023)
IAR
California
(5/24/2024)
IAR
Nevada
(7/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/4/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BP
BACKBONE PLANNING PARTNERS LLC
BACKBONE PLANNING PARTNERS LLC | PLANNING PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 326699 / SEC#: 801-128212

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2023 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2025 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2025 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7477 West Lake Mead Blvd Ste 270, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Mailing Address
Phone number
702569716
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts296
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 91,455,641

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Company Information


BACKBONE PLANNING PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 326699Mesa, AZ 85206

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