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Kyle Buffo

MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP
Lisle, IL 60532
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CRD#: 5878436
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Professional summary

Kyle Buffo, CFP®, who also goes by Kyle James Buffo, is a registered financial advisor currently at MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP located in Lisle, Illinois.

Kyle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Kyle has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Kyle James Buffo

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

February 23, 2026 - Present

MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP

Office #1: 2441 Warrenville Rd Suite 320, Lisle, IL 60532
RIA
CRD#: 113057
Lisle, IL
Past

February 18, 2025 - March 9, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
Oglesby, IL
Past

February 18, 2025 - March 9, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

May 9, 2023 - January 21, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

May 9, 2023 - January 21, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

February 13, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284220
Peru, IL
Past

October 18, 2021 - February 10, 2023

Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284220
Peru, IL
Past

November 7, 2020 - October 12, 2021

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 169804
Chicago, IL
Past

September 11, 2020 - October 12, 2021

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
Peru, IL
Past

February 6, 2018 - October 2, 2018

TC WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283644
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

October 6, 2017 - November 16, 2017

AMERICANA FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288704
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 28, 2012 - November 30, 2016

TRADER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147190
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 9, 2011 - July 13, 2011

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
CHICAGO, IL

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".
MW
MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP
MISSION WEALTH | MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP | MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113057 / SEC#: 801-61230

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2002 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2002 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
Illinois
(2/23/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/19/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/27/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 2/18/2025
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/7/2020
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/10/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/8/2011
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

MW
MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP
MISSION WEALTH | MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP | MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113057 / SEC#: 801-61230

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2002 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2002 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
1111 Chapala Street 3rd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 882-2360
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
184

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MWM FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/19/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts16,573
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 13,912,131,150

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Company Information

MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP

CRD#: 113057Lisle, IL 60532

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