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Gina Lee Rypkema

Gina L. Rypkema

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS
Park Rapids, MN 56470
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CRD#: 4394143
Gina Lee Rypkema

Professional summary


Gina Lee Rypkema, CFP®, who also goes by Gina Lee Leighton, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Park Rapids, Minnesota.

Gina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Gina has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gina Lee Leighton

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.
Real Estate Ownership; Single Family; Bemidji MN; Not Investment Related; Oct 2012/ Lot/Land; Park Rapids MN 56470; Not Investment Related; Jan 2020. Business Ownership; Rypkema Operations LLC; owner; This is operational to facilitate the running of my Arise Financial group Practice; Nevis MN 56467; Not Investment Related; Sep 2019; 1-9 hours per month; 0 during trading hours. Arise Wealth Management is a DBA of Golden State Equity Partners, Investment related, Financial advisor 2/2023. 40 hours/week all during trading hours

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

January 31, 2023 - Present

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 203 Henrietta Ave N, Park Rapids, MN 56470Office #2: 118 Paul Bunyan Dr. Se, Suite 206, Bemidji, MN 56601
RIA
CRD#: 322879
Park Rapids, MN
Past

June 18, 2004 - February 2, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Park Rapids, MN
Past

July 16, 2001 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 16, 2001 - February 2, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Park Rapids, MN

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".
GS
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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(2/1/2024)
IAR
Washington
(1/31/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/11/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GS
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)

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#: 322879Park Rapids, MN 56470

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