Michael W. Sellman

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS

Carlsbad, CA 92008

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CRD#: 5261051

Professional summary

Michael W Sellman, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Carlsbad, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1)DBA CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS; INVESTMENT REL; 1808 ASTON AVE #150, CARSLBAD CA 92008 & 34155 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY #101, DANA POINT, CA 92629; ADVISORY SERVICES AND DBA FOR SECURITIES; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; START 10/2010; 50 HRS/MO; 50 HRS/MO DURING TRADING. 2) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; INVESTMENT REL; 1808 ASTON AVE #150, CARSLBAD CA 92008 & 34155 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY #101, DANA POINT, CA 92629; INSURANCE; AGENT; START 01/2015; 1 HR/MO; 1 HR/MO DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

June 3, 2020 - Present

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1808 Aston Avenue Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008

RIA

CRD#: 309544

Carlsbad, CA

Past

July 13, 2012 - October 25, 2024

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127701

CARLSBAD, CA

Past

June 14, 2011 - October 21, 2020

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 157771

CARSLSBAD, CA

Past

November 1, 2010 - August 5, 2011

SELECT MONEY MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 153256

CARLSBAD, CA

Past

October 28, 2010 - July 18, 2012

SECURITIES EQUITY GROUP

CRD#: 47215

ALISO VIEJO, CA

Past

June 1, 2009 - November 10, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

CARLSBAD, CA

Past

June 1, 2009 - November 10, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

CARLSBAD, CA

Past

October 8, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

CARLSBAD, CA

Past

October 8, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

CARLSBAD, CA

Past

May 24, 2007 - September 26, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

BOISE, ID

Past

April 5, 2007 - September 26, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

BOISE, ID

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".

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 309544 / SEC#: 801-132490

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2025 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
(7/7/2020)

IAR

Texas
(6/3/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/18/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 12/18/2008

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/4/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 309544 / SEC#: 801-132490

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2025 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1808 Aston Avenue Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Mailing Address

Phone number

(760) 476-1376

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B SEC (11/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	153
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 143,450,000

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Michael W. Sellman

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael W Sellman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

SELECT MONEY MANAGEMENT, INC.

SECURITIES EQUITY GROUP

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/18/2007

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 12/18/2008

Series 7

Date: 4/4/2007

Current Firm

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

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