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Kirk M. Balin
GATEWAY WEALTH PARTNERS
Seattle, WA 98115
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CRD#: 4590715
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Professional summary
Kirk Mitchell Balin, who also goes by Kirk M Balin, is a registered financial advisor currently at GATEWAY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC located in Seattle, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Seattle, Washington.
Kirk is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Kirk has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kirk M Balin
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. 12/23/2013 - HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS - (HYBRID) IAR - 100% OF TIME SPENT - SEATTLE, WA 2. 12/23/2013 - DBA ONLY - HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS - 50% OF TIME SPENT - SEATTLE, WA. 3. 12/23/2013 - MANNA FINANCIAL -Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only- NOT INV RELATED- AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S)-Entity for tax purposes- TIME SPENT 0% 4. 8/18/2016: Marti MacEwan - Real Estate Rental - INV REL - 9725 3rd Ave NE Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98115 - Started 06/15/2016 - 0 Hr/Mo. 5. 6/4/2020 - SB Group, Inc. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Time Spent 05/29/2020 - 10 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 6) 09/02/2025 - Gateway Financial Partners - Investment Related - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date: 08/27/2025 - 1 Hrs/Mth - 1 Hrs During Trading. 7) 09/03/2025 - Gateway Wealth Partners - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date: 08/27/2025 - 20 Hrs/Mth - 20 Hrs During Trading.I provide investment advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 08/2025. I expect to spend approximately 20 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.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 8, 2025 - Present
GATEWAY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
Office #1: 9725 3rd Ave. Ne 201, Seattle, WA 98115Office #2: 1750 112th Ave Ne C-230, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
CRD#: 322789
Seattle, WA
Current
December 6, 2013 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 9725 3rd Ave Ne Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98115-2060RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Seattle, WA
Past
December 11, 2013 - September 11, 2025
HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
RIA
CRD#: 169045
SEATTLE, WA
Past
October 6, 2009 - December 9, 2013
HOUSEHOLDER GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 149564
SEATTLE, WA
Past
October 2, 2009 - December 9, 2013
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13318
SEATTLE, WA
Past
October 31, 2005 - October 5, 2009
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
SEATTLE, WA
Past
May 26, 2005 - October 6, 2009
HOUSEHOLDER GROUP, ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
RIA
CRD#: 107773
BELLEVUE, WA
Past
January 27, 2004 - November 29, 2005
COLLIER
RIA
CRD#: 113905
BOTHELL, WA
Past
September 29, 2003 - October 31, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
November 26, 2002 - September 9, 2003
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
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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GATEWAY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
ADVISORS' PRIDE | WEALTH GUARDIAN ADVISORS | UNION RETIREMENT | THORSEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PENNELL WEALTH ADVISORS | MCCLONE RETIREMENT ADVISORS | INTEGRATED WEALTH PARTNERS | HAGEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GATEWAY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | FORETHOUGHT PLANNING | FINANCIAL RESOURCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC. | BOBER WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY
CRD#: 322789 / SEC#: 801-126635
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/26/2022 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.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(9/30/2019)
RR
California(12/6/2013)
RR
Colorado(8/10/2015)
RR
Florida(4/30/2015)
RR
Georgia(12/8/2020)
RR
Idaho(5/17/2021)
RR
Illinois(2/27/2020)
RR
Indiana(4/1/2024)
RR
Montana(11/7/2016)
RR
Nevada(2/10/2015)
RR
New Mexico(12/6/2013)
RR
New York(11/12/2020)
RR
North Carolina(8/17/2023)
RR
Oregon(12/6/2013)
RR
Tennessee(2/2/2021)
RR
Texas(3/24/2017)
RR
Virginia(1/30/2020)
RR
Washington(12/6/2013)
IAR
Washington(9/8/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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GATEWAY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
ADVISORS' PRIDE | WEALTH GUARDIAN ADVISORS | UNION RETIREMENT | THORSEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PENNELL WEALTH ADVISORS | MCCLONE RETIREMENT ADVISORS | INTEGRATED WEALTH PARTNERS | HAGEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GATEWAY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | GATEWAY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | FORETHOUGHT PLANNING | FINANCIAL RESOURCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC. | BOBER WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY
CRD#: 322789 / SEC#: 801-126635
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
100 W. Lawrence Street Suite 304, Appleton, WI 54911
Mailing Address
Phone number
(920) 731-9293
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
66
SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,702 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,249,772,416 |
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