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Steven T. Nuckols

WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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CRD#: 6320555
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Professional summary

Steven Thomas Nuckols is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL, INC. located in Carlsbad, California.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Steven has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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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.
Steven Thomas Nuckols is an independent licensed insurance agent, and from time to time, will offer clients advice or products from those activities. Some insurance policies may be considered investment-related, but generally life insurance is not investment-related. The occasional insurance business in conducted in Mr. Nuckols' office at 5860 Owens Ave., Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Mr. Nuckols devotes 10 or 12 hours per month, all during normal business hours.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 22, 2021 - Present

WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 5860 Owens Ave Ste 230, Carlsbad, CA 92008
RIA
CRD#: 290139
Carlsbad, CA
Past

November 8, 2017 - December 31, 2020

WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 290139
DUNWOODY, GA
Past

July 16, 2015 - September 14, 2016

GUNDERSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 140795
SAN DIEGO, 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
(3/30/2021)
IAR
Georgia
(3/22/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/16/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

WC
WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL, INC.
WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL | WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 290139 / SEC#: 801-134778

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2021 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5860 Owens Avenue Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 509-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 09 30 WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL FORM ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts546
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 105,750,658

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Company Information

WEALTH COMPASS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 290139Carlsbad, CA 92008

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