Eric Michael Maldonado

Eric M. Maldonado

AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
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CRD#: 5908854
Eric Michael Maldonado

Professional summary


Eric Michael Maldonado, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS located in San Luis Obispo, California.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Eric has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Core Areas of Focus


Baby Boomers
Business Owners
Generation X
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Retirement Plan Investment Advice
Tax Planning

Biography


Aquila Wealth Advisors is a Fee-Only financial planning firm in San Luis Obispo, CA. We serve clients locally face-to-face and clients virtually across the country. We serve business owners and near-retirees to reach their financial goals. Eric Maldonado is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Exit Planning Advisor. eric@aquilawealth.com

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Tax Planning
Small Business Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Business Succession Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

October 13, 2017 - Present

AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
RIA
CRD#: 290083
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

March 22, 2013 - October 13, 2017

CREW WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 132867
San Luis Obispo, CA
Past

October 3, 2011 - October 10, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

June 27, 2011 - October 10, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA

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
(10/13/2017)
IAR
Louisiana
(5/21/2018)
IAR
Texas
(11/15/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/30/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS
AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS
AQUILA WEALTH | MALDONADO, ERIC, MICHAEL | ERIC M. MALDONADO,CFP® | AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 290083 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2017 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/21/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/3/2023 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mailing Address
3940 Broad St. #7439, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone number
(805) 250-4552
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts130
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,040,457

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Company Information


AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS

AQUILA WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 290083San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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