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Kirk Brian Stovesand

CFP®, CPWA®
PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS
GOLETA, CA
·CRD# 4249778·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Kirk Brian Stovesand, CFP®, CPWA® is a registered financial advisor currently at PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS located in Goleta, California. Kirk is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Kirk has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1992
CPWA®
Certified Private Wealth AdvisorValid 2017-06-27 ~ 2025-05-31

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS·CRD# 329313
RIA
70 Santa Felicia Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
September 12, 2024 - Present
WALPOLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 135834
RIA
Goleta, CA
October 18, 2001 - September 12, 2024
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13686
BD
Dallas, TX
October 11, 2000 - May 25, 2001

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Current Firm

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PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS

PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATFORM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 329313 / SEC#: 801-129811
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2024 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6510 S. Millrock Dr, Holladay, UT 84121

Phone Number

(385) 243-0553

# of Employees

17

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 14 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (5/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

776

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$509,034,759

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/25/2026Cover PageReport
01/13/2025Cover PageReport

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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.

SANDPIPER CONSULTING INC. DBA WALPOLE ADVISORS GOLETA, CA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING FIRM NON INVESTMENT RELATED 04/2024 TO PRESENT CPA DEDICATES 4-5 HOURS PER MONTH MOST OF WHICH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS PREPARES TAX RETURNS COMMUNITY WEST BANK HOLDINGS (CWBC) GOLETA, CA COMMUNITY BANK NON-INVESTMENT RELATED CHAIR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE/RESIDES ON THE BOARD MAY 1993 - PRESENT DEDICATES 8 HOURS PER MONTH Your Travel Center, Inc. Not investment-related | Travel Agency 3329 State St. | Suite B | Santa Barbara, CA | 93105 Advisory Board Member January 2005 Dedicates approximately 4 hours per quarter, 1.5 of which during securities trading hours Responsible for reviewing financials and discussing board-related activities Santa Felicia Holdings, LLC Not investment-related | Rental Property for one building 70 Santa Felicia Dr. | Goleta, CA | 93117 Manager/Member March 30, 2007 Dedicates approximately 4 hours per year, 0 of which during securities trading hours Responsible for overseeing financials and management of property

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS

PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATFORM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 329313 / SEC#: 801-129811
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2024 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.
IAR
California
(9/12/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 66 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2000About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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