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Ryan Kenji Kosakura

Ryan K. Kosakura

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS | Wealth Advisor & Director of Research
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
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CRD#: 6427822
Ryan Kenji Kosakura

Professional summary


Ryan Kenji Kosakura, CFA, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Ryan has worked at 1 firm .

Biography


Ryan is a Wealth Advisor and Director of Research responsible for developing and managing client relationships, designing financial plans and leading the ZRC investment committee. As an advisor with Elevation Wealth Partners since 2014, Ryan loves working with individuals and families to achieve financial independence and a “work optional” lifestyle. He has embraced this FIRE (financial independence/retire early) mentality for more than 15 years. Previously, Ryan worked in public accounting (Deloitte), telecom (Verizon Wireless), wireless start-ups and insurance (NASDAQ and Hudson Insurance Group). Ryan and his wife Cheryl live in Walnut Creek, CA with their spoiled dog Teddy. In his time outside of work, Ryan enjoys travel, hiking the East Bay trails, reading, and supporting local non-profits.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFA
CFP®

Start date: 2017

Education


University of California at Santa Barbara

BA - Economics

University of California at Irvine

Experience


Current

December 16, 2014 - Present

ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 200 Pringle Avenue Suite 400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 123971
WALNUT CREEK, CA

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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ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ZRC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ZRC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 123971 / SEC#: 801-81152

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Terminated)

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
(12/16/2014)

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Current Firm


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ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC
ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ZRC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ZRC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 123971 / SEC#: 801-81152

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Pringle Avenue Suite 400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Mailing Address
Phone number
(707) 524-6131
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ELEVATION FORM ADV PART 2A & B BROCHURE (2025) (4/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts933
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 582,090,191

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Company Information


ELEVATION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

Wealth Advisor & Director of ResearchCRD#: 123971Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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