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Luis A. Salinas

APELLA WEALTH
Bellevue, WA 98004
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CRD#: 6425033
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Professional summary


Luis Alberto Salinas, who also goes by Luis Alberto Salinas, is a registered financial advisor currently at APELLA WEALTH located in Bellevue, Washington.

Luis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Luis has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Luis Alberto Salinas

Other business activities


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1- 05/2024 / Upstream Investment Partners / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) / Investment Related / 160 hrs mnth / 8 hrs during trading 2. 08/08/2024 - Salinas Wealth Management - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 08/01/2024 - 240 Hours Per Month/ 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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Experience


Current

May 14, 2025 - Present

APELLA WEALTH

Office #1: 2821 Northup Way Suite 250, Bellevue, WA 98004
RIA
CRD#: 171106
Bellevue, WA
Past

May 21, 2024 - May 8, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
N111 ISSAQUAH, WA
Past

May 21, 2024 - May 8, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
N111 ISSAQUAH, WA
Past

October 29, 2015 - May 30, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

May 18, 2015 - May 30, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
BELLEVUE, WA

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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APELLA WEALTH
APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2014 Approved)

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
Connecticut
(5/14/2025)
IAR
Washington
(6/4/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/26/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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APELLA WEALTH
APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
65 Memorial Drive Suite C340, West Hartford, CT 06107
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 785-2260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
140

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APELLA WEALTH PART 2A OCTOBER 2025 (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts19,172
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,953,076,688

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/24/2025
Cover Page
03/29/2024
04/30/2023

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Company Information


APELLA WEALTH

CRD#: 171106Bellevue, WA 98004

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