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Michael Frederick Souza

KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ENCINITAS, CA
·CRD# 4602740·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Frederick Souza, who also goes by Michael F Souza, Michael Souza, is a registered financial advisor currently at KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Encinitas, California. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael F Souza, Michael Souza

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Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 297004
RIA
Encinitas, CA
June 25, 2018 - Present
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.·CRD# 104100
BD
San Diego, CA
June 24, 2018 - December 31, 2020
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
June 1, 2009 - June 25, 2018
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
Carlsbad, CA
June 1, 2009 - June 25, 2018
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
RIA
San Diego, CA
March 19, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
San Diego, CA
March 19, 2008 - June 1, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
RIA
La Jolla, CA
January 20, 2003 - April 15, 2008
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
La Jolla, CA
January 2, 2003 - April 15, 2008

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Current Firm

KW
KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 297004 / SEC#: 801-118718
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/19/2020 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (6/26/2020 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

Encinitas, CA

Mailing Address

Po Box 231030, Encinitas, CA 92023

Phone Number

(760) 602-6920

# of Employees

6

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

749

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$254,910,285

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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. TYTAN WEALTH, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; PRESIDENT; SERVING AS MANAGING MEMBER OF KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; JUNE 2018; APPROX 5 HRS/MONTH ALL DURING TRADING HOURS; MANAGEMENT OF ENTITY. 2. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; SAN DIEGO, CA; INSURANCE SALES; APPROX. 5 HRS/MONTH ALL DURING TRADING HOURS; INSURANCE SALES.

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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".
KW
KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

KOA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 297004 / SEC#: 801-118718
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/19/2020 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (6/26/2020 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
California
(6/25/2018)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2021)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2003About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Mar 2003About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2002About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Mar 2007About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2007About the Series 9 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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