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Kyle Buffo

CFP®
MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP
Lisle, IL
·CRD# 5878436·15 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Kyle James Buffo

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

15 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP·CRD# 113057
RIA
2441 Warrenville Rd Suite 320, Lisle, IL 60532
February 23, 2026 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Oglesby, IL
February 18, 2025 - March 9, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Fort Mill, SC
February 18, 2025 - March 9, 2026
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.·CRD# 10641
RIA
Syracuse, NY
May 9, 2023 - January 21, 2025
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.·CRD# 10641
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Q3 ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 284220
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ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC·CRD# 169804
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ASSETMARK, INC.·CRD# 109018
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TC WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 283644
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AMERICANA FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC·CRD# 288704
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TRADER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 147190
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MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
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Current Firm

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MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP

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

CRD#: 113057 / SEC#: 801-61230
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2002 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (6/14/2002 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).

Contact Information

Main Address

1111 Chapala Street 3rd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone Number

(805) 882-2360

# of Employees

220

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 44 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MWM FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (9/15/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

18,908

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$17,001,545,425

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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) 1/21/25 - Musician, self-employed - Non Inv. Related- Oglesby, IL- start date 8/6/2024- 12hrs per mth/ 0 during trading

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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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MISSION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LP

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

CRD#: 113057 / SEC#: 801-61230
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2002 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (6/14/2002 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.
IAR
Illinois
(2/23/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2020About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 2012About the Series 65 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Feb 2025About the Series 99TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2020About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2020About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2011About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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