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Ross L. Anderson

CHANNEL WEALTH
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA 92688
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CRD#: 5677662
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Professional summary


Ross L Anderson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CHANNEL WEALTH, LLC located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Ross is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Ross 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


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. ROSS ANDERSON, INSURANCE AGENT POSITION: Agent NATURE: sole proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 12/04/2013 ADDRESS: 30211 Avenida de las Banderas, Suite 200, Trabuco Canyon CA 92688, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide insurance quotes and sales. 2. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: this is a church foundation board where we help to decide the best use for funds disbursed from the foundation assets on a yearly basis, ie: missionary trips and helping the homeless. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/07/2016 ADDRESS: 4800 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine CA 92604 DESCRIPTION: meet quarterly to review Foundation investments and make changes as necessary to reallocate or as new funds come in discuss funding requests from the church and approve disbursements. 3. RLA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. POSITION: President NATURE: S corporation structure for my practice INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 30211 Avenida Banderas, RSM CA 92688, United States DESCRIPTION: Minimal activity needed to run the business, just running payroll on myself and paying taxes.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2016

Experience


Current

October 28, 2022 - Present

CHANNEL WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 23142 Arroyo Vista Suite 6, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
RIA
CRD#: 323461
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
Past

December 5, 2013 - November 1, 2022

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
Past

December 4, 2013 - November 1, 2022

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA
Past

March 17, 2011 - December 12, 2013

SIGNATURE RESOURCES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144069
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 18, 2011 - December 5, 2013

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 3, 2009 - December 7, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SAN DIEGO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CHANNEL WEALTH, LLC
CHANNEL WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 323461 / SEC#: 801-126767

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2022 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
(10/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/20/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CHANNEL WEALTH, LLC
CHANNEL WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 323461 / SEC#: 801-126767

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3760 State Street Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 898-0893
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHANNEL WEALTH ADV PART 2A (7/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,796
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 833,014,360

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Company Information


CHANNEL WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 323461Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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