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Kathleen Sunshine Kim Stephens

Kathleen S. Stephens

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Poway, CA 92064
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CRD#: 4791863
Kathleen Sunshine Kim Stephens

Professional summary


Kathleen Sunshine Kim Stephens, who also goes by Kathleen Sunshine Kim, Kathleen Sushine Kim, Kathleen Sunshine Kim Stephens Mrs, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Poway, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Poway, California.

Kathleen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Kathleen has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kathleen Sunshine Kim | Kathleen Sushine Kim | Kathleen Sunshine Kim Stephens Mrs

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) 03/2024 - GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Inv. Related - At Reported Business Location(s) 2) 03/2024 - SOLARIS WEALTH MANAGMENT / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Inv. Related - At Reported Business Location(s) 3) 03/26/2024 - GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Advisor - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 3/13/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 8 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services thru Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 3/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 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. 4) 03/26/2024 - SOLARIS WEALTH MANAGMENT - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Advisor - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 3/18/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 8 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services thru Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 3/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 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.

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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

March 14, 2024 - Present

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 12975 Brookprinter Place Suite 130, Poway, CA 92064
RIA
CRD#: 167995
Poway, CA
Current

March 19, 2024 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 12975 Brookprinter Pl Ste 130, Poway, CA 92064
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Poway, CA
Past

May 7, 2014 - April 3, 2024

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 29, 2014 - April 3, 2024

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 7, 2012 - March 20, 2013

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
HONOLULU, HI
Past

May 24, 2012 - March 20, 2013

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
HONOLULU, HI
Past

November 26, 2008 - June 10, 2010

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
AIEA, HI
Past

October 27, 2008 - June 10, 2010

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
AIEA, HI

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 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ARIMATHEA | WESTLAKE INVESTMENT ADVISORS | SWITCHBACKS CAPITAL | STELLAR WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLARIS WEALTH MANGEMENT | ROHLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RENAISSANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RASMUSSEN ADVISORS | PREMIER CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRECISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | POINTWEALTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PERCISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PEEK WEALTH | OMEGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OGDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT & PLANNING SERVICES | OGDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OAKMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MATZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LUNDQVIST WEALTH STRATEGIES | LAGUNA POINT WEALTH ADVISORS | ISAAC KIM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IDEAL LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IDEAL LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HENARES, PREISLER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GSWM | GSAM | GRANITE BAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS | GOLDEN STATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE | FAGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENVISION WEALTH STRATEGIES | CURT HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CROSSROADS WEALTH ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | COMPANION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHAMPLAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | BY THE SEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUR OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AURUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 167995 / SEC#: 801-107445

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2016 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2016 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
California
(3/14/2024)
RR
California
(3/19/2024)
RR
Colorado
(3/19/2024)
RR
Florida
(3/19/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(3/19/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/19/2024)
RR
Texas
(3/19/2024)
RR
Virginia
(6/24/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/14/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ARIMATHEA | WESTLAKE INVESTMENT ADVISORS | SWITCHBACKS CAPITAL | STELLAR WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLARIS WEALTH MANGEMENT | ROHLING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RENAISSANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RASMUSSEN ADVISORS | PREMIER CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRECISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | POINTWEALTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PERCISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PEEK WEALTH | OMEGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OGDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT & PLANNING SERVICES | OGDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OAKMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MATZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LUNDQVIST WEALTH STRATEGIES | LAGUNA POINT WEALTH ADVISORS | ISAAC KIM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IDEAL LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IDEAL LIFE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HENARES, PREISLER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GSWM | GSAM | GRANITE BAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS | GOLDEN STATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE | FAGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENVISION WEALTH STRATEGIES | CURT HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CROSSROADS WEALTH ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | COMPANION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHAMPLAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | BY THE SEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUR OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AURUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 167995 / SEC#: 801-107445

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2016 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
201 E. Sandpointe Avenue #460, South Coast Metro, CA 92707
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 273-1563
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
47

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GSWM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (5/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,835,285,996

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Company Information


GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167995Poway, CA 92064

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