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Kirk B. Stovesand

PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS
GOLETA, CA 93117
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CRD#: 4249778
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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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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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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: 1992

CPWA®

Start date: 2017-06-27

Expire date: 2025-05-31

Experience


Current

September 12, 2024 - Present

PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 70 Santa Felicia Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
RIA
CRD#: 329313
GOLETA, CA
Past

October 18, 2001 - September 12, 2024

WALPOLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135834
GOLETA, CA
Past

October 11, 2000 - May 25, 2001

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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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PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS
PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATFORM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 329313 / SEC#: 801-129811

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(9/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/1/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PW
PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS
PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATFORM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 329313 / SEC#: 801-129811

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6510 S. Millrock Dr, Holladay, UT 84121
Mailing Address
Phone number
(385) 243-0553
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (6/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts557
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 328,607,632

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/13/2025
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Company Information


PLATFORM WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 329313Goleta, CA 93117

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