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Lance R. Howard

HOWARD FINANCIAL
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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CRD#: 5701234
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Professional summary


Lance Raymond Howard is a registered financial advisor currently at HOWARD FINANCIAL located in Bakersfield, California and WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE located in Bakersfield, California.

Lance is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Lance has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


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.
LANCE HOWARD INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309; INSURANCE SERVICES; PRESIDENT; 04/1995; GREATER THAN 50% OF TIME SPENT IN THIS BUSINESS GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC; 01/2011; IAR

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Lance Raymond Howard's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 13, 2011 - Present

HOWARD FINANCIAL

Office #1: 5401 Business Park S. #112, Bakersfield, CA 93309
RIA
CRD#: 155323
Bakersfield, CA
Current

September 12, 2025 - Present

WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE

Office #1: 5401 Business Park S. #112, Bakersfield, CA 93309
RIA
CRD#: 168907
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past

January 7, 2011 - January 14, 2011

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
ARDEN HILLS, MN
Past

June 2, 2010 - December 31, 2010

STRATEGIC ADVISORS ALLIANCE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153264
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past

February 18, 2010 - May 18, 2010

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
BAKERSFILED, CA
Past

August 3, 2009 - February 17, 2010

GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141726
BAKERSFIELD, 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".
WT
WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE
IA NETWORK | WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE INC. | WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE | WB CONSULTING, LLC | OAK GROVE, LLC | OAK GROVE, INC. | OAK GROVE | MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 168907 / SEC#: 801-122977

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2022 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2018 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2018 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2022 Terminated)

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
(1/13/2011)
IAR
Texas
(8/26/2016)
IAR
Texas
(9/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/25/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


WT
WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE
IA NETWORK | WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE INC. | WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE | WB CONSULTING, LLC | OAK GROVE, LLC | OAK GROVE, INC. | OAK GROVE | MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 168907 / SEC#: 801-122977

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2022 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2018 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2018 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
15520 Rockfield Blvd Suite G, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 282-4768
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE WRAP BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts950
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 205,554,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


WEALTH TEAMS ALLIANCE

CRD#: 168907Bakersfield, CA 93309

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