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Scott A. Sandefur

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
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CRD#: 5239209
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Professional summary


Scott A. Sandefur, who also goes by Scott Sandefur, is a registered financial advisor currently at BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Long Beach, California.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Scott has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Scott Sandefur

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) Platinum Wealth Advisors; investment related, 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900, Beverly Hills CA, 90212, DBA for IA Business, Employee, Started 07/2017, 145 hrs/ month 145 during trading, Duties include retirement planning and consulting (2) PLATINUM LIFE FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENTS; INVESTMENT RELATED; 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900, Beverly Hills CA, 90212; INSURANCE SALES; AGENT; STARTED 06/2017; 16 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED; 16 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; INDEPENDENT SALE OF LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (3) American Retirement Education Services/ Retire123, investment related, 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900, Beverly Hills CA, 90212, investment education, Employee, 04/2018, 20 hrs/month (zero during trading hours), lesson planning and lecturing

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 1, 2018 - Present

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 Oceangate Suite 1200, Long Beach, CA 90802Office #2: 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Ste 500, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266Office #3: 3780 Kilroy Airport Way, Ste. 200, Long Beach, CA 90806Office #4: 9595 Wilshire Blvd. 9th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Office #5: 19200 Von Karman Avenue Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92612Office #6: 400 Corporate Pointe Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90230
RIA
CRD#: 137658
LONG BEACH, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 9, 2009

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
HERMOSA BEACH, CA
Past

August 13, 2008 - November 9, 2009

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 20, 2008 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14068
SACRAMENTO, CA

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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BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
(2/1/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/1/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1745 S Naperville Rd Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA ADV 2A (7/30/2025)
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Company Information


BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658Long Beach, CA 90802

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