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David E. Leighton

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS
Powell, WY 82435
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CRD#: 5120459
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Professional summary


David Edward Leighton is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Powell, Wyoming and ASCENTIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Powell, Wyoming.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) Golden State Equity Partners, LLC dba Heart Mountain Wealth Management - Investment related - same as main address - Wealth Manager - 9/16/2022 - 120 hours per month - 120 hours per month. 2)Golden State Asset Management - investment related - same as main address - IFA - 01/2023 - 60 hours per month - 30 during trading hours - help process trading for other advisors per CFA instruction 3)Arimathea - investment related - same as main address - IFA, VP of Diocesan Relations - 80 hours per month - 50 during trading hours - provide advice to institutions and individuals using planned models

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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

September 16, 2022 - Present

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 661 Wyoming Ave, Ste 1, Powell, WY 82435
RIA
CRD#: 322879
Powell, WY
Current

January 31, 2025 - Present

ASCENTIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 254 E. 2nd Street, Powell, WY 82435
RIA
CRD#: 318126
Powell, WY
Past

April 29, 2024 - September 4, 2025

ARIMATHEA

RIA
CRD#: 330140
Powell, WY
Past

November 9, 2021 - September 20, 2022

GOLDEN STATE EQUITY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 289796
Powell, WY
Past

November 2, 2018 - November 11, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
WORLAND, WY
Past

August 1, 2018 - November 11, 2021

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
WORLAND, WY
Past

July 12, 2006 - May 23, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
GRAFTON, ND
Past

June 8, 2006 - May 23, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
GRAFTON, ND

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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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
Wyoming
(9/16/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/20/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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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)

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#: 322879Powell, WY 82435

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