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Michael A. Rohling

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
San Diego, CA 92127
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CRD#: 4481928
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Professional summary


Michael Anthony Rohling is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in San Diego, California and GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 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) 01/11/2012: Rohling Wealth Management, Inc. - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) (2) 04/11/2012: No Business Name - Real Estate Rental - Investment Related - Allied Gardens, CA 92120 - 1% Time Spent - I have a house that I will be renting out to a non customer. (3) 10/28/2015: FIS Marketing - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - 16870 W. Bernardo Dr Suite 400, SD CA 92127 - Start 09/30/2015 - 3 Hr/Mo; 3 Hour(s) During Securities Trading - Selling life insurance, Long Term care and Fixed Annuities through FIS marketing/IMO. This business does employ not securities-licensed individuals they act as a General Agency. (4) 10/14/2016: Underwriting Services of America - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - 16870 W. Bernardo Dr Suite 400, SD CA 92127 - Start 09/30/2015 - 3 Hr/Mo; 3 Hour(s) During Securities Trading - Selling life insurance, Long Term care and Fixed Annuities through Underwriting Services of America/IMO. This business does employ not securities-licensed individuals they act as a General Agency. (5) 11/6/2017 - Home and Loan Finders - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Mortgage/Real Estate Services - Mortgage Broker - Started 11/02/2017 - 2 Hour Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading. (6) 8/7/2018 - Golden State Wealth Management, LLC - DBA: Golden State Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 07/30/2018 - 120 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in August 2018. I expect to spend approximately 120 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


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None

Experience


Current

July 6, 2018 - Present

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 70 W. Bernardo Dr. Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92127
RIA
CRD#: 167995
San Diego, CA
Current

September 20, 2022 - Present

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 16870 W. Bernardo Dr. Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92127
RIA
CRD#: 322879
SAN DIEGO, CA
Current

August 7, 2009 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 6310 Greenwich Dr #150, San Diego, CA 92122
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
San Diego, CA
Past

January 6, 2012 - October 12, 2018

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 10, 2009 - March 27, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 10, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 10, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 2, 2002 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 16, 2002 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 15, 2002 - April 10, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ARIMATHEA | WESTLAKE INVESTMENT ADVISORS | SWITCHBACKS CAPITAL | STELLAR WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLARIS WEALTH MANGEMENT | ROHLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RENAISSANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RASMUSSEN ADVISORS | PREMIER CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRECISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | POINTWEALTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PERCISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PEEK WEALTH | OMEGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OGDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT & PLANNING SERVICES | OGDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OAKMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MATZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LUNDQVIST WEALTH STRATEGIES | LAGUNA POINT WEALTH ADVISORS | ISAAC KIM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IDEAL LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IDEAL LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HENARES, PREISLER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GSWM | GSAM | GRANITE BAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS | GOLDEN STATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE | FAGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENVISION WEALTH STRATEGIES | CURT HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CROSSROADS WEALTH ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | COMPANION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHAMPLAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | BY THE SEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUR OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AURUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 167995 / SEC#: 801-107445

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2016 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2016 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.
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
California
(8/7/2009)
IAR
California
(7/6/2018)
RR
Colorado
(8/7/2009)
RR
Idaho
(9/10/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(10/27/2025)
RR
Nevada
(5/6/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/6/2014)
RR
Texas
(11/2/2023)
RR
Virginia
(5/30/2012)
RR
Washington
(7/23/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/24/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/27/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ARIMATHEA | WESTLAKE INVESTMENT ADVISORS | SWITCHBACKS CAPITAL | STELLAR WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLARIS WEALTH MANGEMENT | ROHLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RENAISSANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RASMUSSEN ADVISORS | PREMIER CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRECISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | POINTWEALTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PERCISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PEEK WEALTH | OMEGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OGDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT & PLANNING SERVICES | OGDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OAKMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MATZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LUNDQVIST WEALTH STRATEGIES | LAGUNA POINT WEALTH ADVISORS | ISAAC KIM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IDEAL LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IDEAL LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HENARES, PREISLER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GSWM | GSAM | GRANITE BAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS | GOLDEN STATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE | FAGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENVISION WEALTH STRATEGIES | CURT HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CROSSROADS WEALTH ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | COMPANION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHAMPLAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | BY THE SEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUR OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AURUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 167995 / SEC#: 801-107445

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2016 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
201 E. Sandpointe Avenue #460, South Coast Metro, CA 92707
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 273-1563
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
47

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GSWM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (5/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,835,285,996

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Company Information


GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167995San Diego, CA 92127

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