Casey E. Witters

OPTIMIZE FINANCIAL

Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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CRD#: 6240251

Professional summary

Casey Elizabeth Witters, CFP®, who also goes by Casey Elizabeth Bayne, Casey Bayne Whitson, is a registered financial advisor currently at OPTIMIZE FINANCIAL INC. located in Laguna Hills, California.

Casey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Casey has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Casey Elizabeth Bayne | Casey Bayne Whitson

Other business activities

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23212 Mill Creek Drive Group, Inv. Related, Irvine, CA; Partnership-Property Owner, Start 09/2021, 4 HR/MO; 0 HR During Trading NEW CREATION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH; FOUNDER, PASTOR, AND BOARD MEMBER; START 10/2023; 20 HR/MO; 1 HR DURING TRADING.

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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

Start date: 2018

Experience

Current

October 14, 2021 - Present

OPTIMIZE FINANCIAL INC.

Office #1: 23212 Mill Creek Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

RIA

CRD#: 315963

Laguna Hills, CA

Past

July 20, 2018 - October 18, 2021

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 11025

IRVINE, CA

Past

July 19, 2018 - October 18, 2021

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 11025

IRVINE, CA

Past

October 25, 2013 - July 19, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

MISSION VIEJO, CA

Past

October 4, 2013 - July 19, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

MISSION VIEJO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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OPTIMIZE FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 315963 / SEC#: 801-122500

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2021 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
(10/14/2021)

IAR

Colorado
(3/14/2025)

IAR

Florida
(7/16/2025)

IAR

Iowa
(4/2/2025)

IAR

Texas
(2/9/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/25/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/4/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

OPTIMIZE FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 315963 / SEC#: 801-122500

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2021 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

23212 Mill Creek Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Mailing Address

Phone number

(949) 471-0000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (7/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	99
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 185,095,695

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Casey E. Witters

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Casey Elizabeth Witters's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

OPTIMIZE FINANCIAL INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/25/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/4/2013

Current Firm

OPTIMIZE FINANCIAL INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

OPTIMIZE FINANCIAL INC.

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