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Aaron Michael Agte

Aaron M. Agte

GRAYSTONE ADVISOR
Foster City, CA
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CRD#: 5041214
Aaron Michael Agte

Professional summary

Aaron Michael Agte, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GRAYSTONE ADVISOR, LLC located in Foster City, California.

Aaron is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Aaron has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Biography

I help couples make better financial decisions related to stock options and RSUs. I provide fee-only comprehensive financial planning and investment management for couples who need help with their company stock, including Incentive Stock Options (ISOs), NQSOs, RSUs, ESPP, and their 401k. How do you use this money to live the life you want?
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What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Education Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Corporate Executives
Financial Psychology/Coaching
Fixed Fee (Subscription, Retai...
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Investment Advice without Ongo...
Real Estate Investments
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. 09/12/2014 - REAL ESTATE RENTAL - IVN REL - 10986 COOL LAKE TERRACE SAN DIEGO CA 92128 - OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2010

Experience

Current

June 21, 2019 - Present

GRAYSTONE ADVISOR, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 301920
Foster City, CA
Past

September 12, 2014 - April 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

April 1, 2014 - September 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

February 5, 2010 - April 17, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

February 1, 2010 - June 26, 2019

VANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152374
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

October 9, 2008 - February 10, 2010

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

October 9, 2008 - February 10, 2010

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

October 24, 2007 - August 22, 2008

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 9, 2006 - September 17, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 8, 2005 - September 17, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA

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
California
(6/21/2019)
IAR
Texas
(2/27/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/7/2006
Uniform Combined 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: 12/7/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/5/2010
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

GRAYSTONE ADVISOR, LLC
GRAYSTONE ADVISOR, LLC
GRAYSTONE ADVISOR, LLC

CRD#: 301920 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2019 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/11/2025 Termination Requested)
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Contact information

Main Address
Foster City, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 600-3963
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts76
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,453,500

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Company Information

GRAYSTONE ADVISOR, LLC

GRAYSTONE ADVISOR, LLC

CRD#: 301920Foster City, CA

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