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John B. Balmer

DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 4569902
JB

Professional summary


John B Balmer is a registered financial advisor currently at DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Irvine, California and KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Irvine, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. John has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE 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. DBA Only: Clearsight Wealth Management, Inc., Non Investment Related, DBA, 13844 Alton Parkway Suite 134 Irvine, CA 92618, Owner, Start Date - 08/01/2014, Duties: Tax and Accounting Purposes. 2. Sales and Marketing of Non Variable Insurance, Non Investment Related, 13844 Alton Parkway Suite 134 Irvine, CA 92618, Agent, Start Date 1999. 3. Estate Planning Team, Non Investment Related, 45110 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210, Marketing of Deferred Sales Trust, Advisor, Start Date 08/01/2016 5 hours per month, Duties: Prospecting for Estate and Tax Planning Clients. 4. DST Wealth Management LLC - Yes - 13844 Alton Parkway, Suite 134 Irvine CA 92618 - RIA - IAR - 10/2019 - 40hrs/mo - 8hrs/mo during trading hrs - Investment Advisory Business

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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®
None

Experience


Current

September 30, 2019 - Present

DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 13844 Alton Parkway Suite 134, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
CRD#: 302110
Irvine, CA
Current

May 19, 2023 - Present

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 13844 Alton Parkway #134, Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 288898
Irvine, CA
Past

February 17, 2020 - May 19, 2023

D. BORAL CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 103792
Irvine, CA
Past

July 21, 2016 - September 23, 2019

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 20, 2016 - September 23, 2019

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 20, 2015 - September 15, 2016

ANFIELD ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167638
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

October 11, 2013 - August 15, 2016

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 11, 2013 - August 15, 2016

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 13, 2011 - November 5, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
Past

August 31, 2011 - November 5, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
Past

October 25, 2010 - September 1, 2011

ACCELERATED CAPITAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 41270
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

June 5, 2008 - January 5, 2009

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35545
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 4, 2008 - January 5, 2009

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 6, 2007 - June 3, 2008

PEAK SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 107907
PASADENA, CA
Past

July 6, 2007 - June 3, 2008

PEAK SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 107907
LARGO, FL
Past

January 11, 2007 - July 16, 2007

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
UPLAND, CA
Past

May 26, 2005 - November 3, 2005

ATLAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20991
SAN LEANDRO, CA
Past

September 5, 2003 - July 6, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 5, 2003 - July 6, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 14, 2002 - August 28, 2003

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 14, 2002 - August 28, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

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".
DW
DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
DANNAH INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | WILLIAM CHRISTIAN GABRIELSEN, PRODUCER'S PROSPECTS | JOHN BALMER DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, INVESTMENT ADVISOR | DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 302110 / SEC#: 801-118242

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2020 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2020 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2020 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 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

IAR
Arizona
(10/25/2019)
IAR
California
(9/30/2019)
RR
California
(5/19/2023)
RR
Florida
(5/19/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/19/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/24/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DW
DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
DANNAH INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | WILLIAM CHRISTIAN GABRIELSEN, PRODUCER'S PROSPECTS | JOHN BALMER DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, INVESTMENT ADVISOR | DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 302110 / SEC#: 801-118242

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2020 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2020 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2020 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
45110 Club Drive Suite B, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 340-1448
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DST BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,095
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 446,886,560

Red Flags


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Company Information


DST WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 302110Irvine, CA 92618

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