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Joseph C. Leary

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS
Charlotte, NC 28203
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CRD#: 4670343
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Professional summary

Joseph Clarence Leary IV, who also goes by Joseph C Leary IV, Joseph Clarence Leary Iv, Josh Leary, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Joseph has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Joseph C Leary Iv | Joseph Clarence Leary Iv | Josh Leary

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

January 8, 2026 - Present

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 211 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
RIA
CRD#: 322879
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 19, 2025 - January 5, 2026

ORG PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 312728
Charlotte, NC
Past

April 15, 2024 - February 18, 2025

DEFENDER CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 159607
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 9, 2024 - March 18, 2024

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 46947
Greenville, SC
Past

August 1, 2023 - December 8, 2023

CITIZENS JMP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22208
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 16, 2019 - August 1, 2023

CITIZENS CAPITAL MARKETS

BD
CRD#: 277073
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 15, 2010 - August 27, 2019

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 3, 2003 - July 11, 2003

LABRANCHE & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 32661
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".
GS
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TANGENT RETIREMENT | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA

CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(1/8/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/28/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/18/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/12/2010
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

GS
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TANGENT RETIREMENT | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA

CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
201 E. Sandpointe Ave Suite 460, South Coast Metro, CA 92707
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 273-1563
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (9/8/2025)
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS PART 2A WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,604
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 880,384,165

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Company Information

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 322879Charlotte, NC 28203

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