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Lawrence M. Depaul

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 4540570
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Professional summary


Lawrence Michael Depaul JR, who also goes by Mike Depaul, is a registered financial advisor currently at NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Newport Beach, California and CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC. located in San Marcos, California.

Lawrence is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Lawrence has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Depaul

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. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER SINCE 8-2007, 4695 MACARTHUR COURT., 11TH FLOOR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 92660, I CURRENTLY DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS PER MONTH. 2. I AM THE PRESIDENT AND INVESTMENT ADVISER FOR NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS WHICH IS A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR (FORMERLY KNOWN AS OLMSTED ADVISORS), 4695 MACARTHUR COURT, 11TH FLOOR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660. I STARTED WITH RIA IN OCTOBER 2007 AND CURRENTLY DEVOTE 160 HOURS PER MONTH. 3. PRESIDENT-NEWPORT BEACH CHAPTER, SOCIETY FOR FINANCIAL AWARENESS, 4695 MACARTHUR COURT, 11TH FLOOR, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660, NON INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 1/2008, THIS IS A NON PROFIT EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS BUREAU. 4. VIRTUAL RETIREMENT ACADEMY POSITION: President NATURE: This is an online retirement education platform designed to drive leads for my financial planning practice. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/17/2024 ADDRESS: 4695 MacArthur Court, Suite 1100, Newport Beach CA 92660, United States DESCRIPTION: Educator

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Lawrence Michael Depaul JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

January 9, 2018 - Present

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 4695 Macarthur Court 11th Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
CRD#: 137159
Newport Beach, CA
Current

November 1, 2011 - Present

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 100 E. San Marcos Blvd. Suite #400, San Marcos, CA 92069Office #2: 4695 Macarthur Court Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660Office #3: 12636 High Bluff Drive Suite #400, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
BD
CRD#: 30833
San Marcos, CA
Past

January 26, 2010 - December 31, 2017

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137159
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 19, 2009 - December 31, 2009

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137159
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 4, 2008 - December 31, 2008

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137159
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

October 8, 2007 - December 31, 2007

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137159
NEWPORT BEAC, CA
Past

August 22, 2007 - November 2, 2011

CAPITAL GROWTH RESOURCES

BD
CRD#: 7779
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 2, 2003 - August 23, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 30, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 30, 2002 - August 23, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
IRVINE, CA

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".
NW
NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | OLMSTED ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 137159 / SEC#: 801-130464

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2019 Conditional Restricted)

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
Arizona
(2/23/2024)
RR
California
(11/1/2011)
IAR
California
(1/9/2018)
RR
Oregon
(10/29/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/28/2019)
RR
Texas
(6/19/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/19/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NW
NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | OLMSTED ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 137159 / SEC#: 801-130464

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2019 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
4695 Macarthur Court 11th Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 692-7227
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (9/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,124
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 193,260,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 137159Newport Beach, CA 92660

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