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Joseph M. Stapleton

SPINNAKER INVESTMENT GROUP
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 5617995
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Professional summary


Joseph Muir Stapleton is a registered financial advisor currently at SPINNAKER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Joseph 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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Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC, RIA, 4041 Macarthur Blvd., Suite 475, Newport Beach, CA 92660. President, 06/06/2016, 90% of my time. and Spinnaker Tax Group Councilman; City Council; investment related: No; Location: 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach CA 92660 USA; Description of the business: City offices; Responsibilities Duties: City Council; Start date with business: 2022-11-08; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 10; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 20; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0; Newport Beach City Councilman ; investment related: No; Location: 100 Civic Center Dr Newport Beach CA 92660 USA; Description of the business: Legislative body for city of Newport Beach ; Responsibilities Duties: Legislative body of Newport Beach, govern the City of Newport Beach; Start date with business: 2022-12-13; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 10; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 20; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 1;

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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

May 6, 2016 - Present

SPINNAKER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 4100 Macarthur Blvd. Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
CRD#: 283414
Newport Beach, CA
Past

November 29, 2017 - August 26, 2024

DMK ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41067
LUTZ, FL
Past

October 31, 2014 - May 10, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 8, 2010 - September 13, 2016

SIGNATURE RESOURCES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144069
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 24, 2008 - November 24, 2010

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 11, 2008 - November 5, 2014

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
IRVINE, 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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SPINNAKER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
MANDALYN ADVISORS, LLC | SPINNLAW | SPINNAKER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283414 / SEC#: 801-107671

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2016 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
California
(5/6/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/23/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SPINNAKER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
MANDALYN ADVISORS, LLC | SPINNLAW | SPINNAKER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283414 / SEC#: 801-107671

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4100 Macarthur Blvd. Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 396-6700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (7/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,437
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 881,975,397

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/06/2024
Cover Page

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Company Information


SPINNAKER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 283414Newport Beach, CA 92660

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