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Zachary Cornwell

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CRD#: 6478542
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Zachary Cornwell, CFP®, who also goes by Zac Cornwell, was a registered financial professional .

Zachary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2015. Zachary had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Zac Cornwell

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2017

Experience

Past

September 14, 2022 - April 21, 2023

NORTHSTAR INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 315965
Laguna Beach, CA
Past

October 19, 2018 - September 6, 2019

GROVE

RIA
CRD#: 281084
San Francisco, CA
Past

September 1, 2017 - April 9, 2019

BRIDGE CAPITAL CONSULTING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283663
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 19, 2015 - December 5, 2016

LEARNVEST PLANNING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 162453
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NI
NORTHSTAR INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC
NORTHSTAR INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 315965 / SEC#: 801-122824

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/5/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

NI
NORTHSTAR INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC
NORTHSTAR INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 315965 / SEC#: 801-122824

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2021 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
8605 Santa Monica Blvd Pmb 65044, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 896-8197
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NORTHSTAR ADV PART 2A OCTOBER 24, 2025 (10/24/2025)

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Company Information

NORTHSTAR INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 315965

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