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Joel Brandon Staples

Joel B. Staples

COOPER MCMANUS | Private Wealth Advisor
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 6620626
Joel Brandon Staples

Professional summary


Joel Brandon Staples, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Joel Brandon Staples, is a registered financial advisor currently at COOPER MCMANUS located in Irvine, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Joel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Joel has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Biography


Joel enjoys breaking down complex financial concepts to help his clients make informed decisions about their financial future. Working in a fiduciary advisory role, he thinks critically about their financial situation, helping to uncover what’s possible, identifying potential obstacles to success, and creating clear and actionable steps to achieve their objectives. Joel is especially skilled in tax-efficient investment strategies, complex business and estate planning, and qualified and nonqualified benefit plans. Joel began his career in the practice of law before making a change into the financial services industry in 2016 when he joined Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative. In 2018, he took on the role of Wealth Management Advisor with DJM Financial, a Northwest Mutual Private Client Advisory firm. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and he became a CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR® certificant through The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Joel graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Western State College of Law with a J.D. Joel grew up in Vancouver, Washington and played baseball in the Florida Marlins organization, an experience that contributed to his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a rigorous focus on fundamentals. Joel resides in Tustin, California with his wife, Mirranda, and their son, Cooper. He is an active member of Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, spending time with his family and trying to fix his horrific slice on the golf course.
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Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Business Succession Planning
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Joel Brandon Staples

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.
1. VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES; 9870 Research Dr, Irvine CA 92618, United States, 06/06/2022, Inusrance Agent, Agent; 06/06/2022; 10 hours per month; 5 during trading hours 2. COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP, 9870 Research Drive, Irvine CA 92618, United States, 11/13/2023, Agent, RIA Affiliation - other than CIRA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 80 HR/MO TRADING 3. PROVIDENT CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC., 9870 Research Drive, Irvine CA 92618, United States, 11/13/2023, Owner, Owner/Partner of a Business Entity, INV REL, 160 HR/MO - 80 HR/MO TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2019

CPWA®

Start date: 2021-10-20

Expire date: 2023-09-30

Experience


Current

June 7, 2022 - Present

COOPER MCMANUS

Office #1: 9870 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
CRD#: 111458
Irvine, CA
Current

June 7, 2022 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 9870 Research Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 39543
Irvine, CA
Past

March 29, 2018 - June 10, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 6, 2016 - January 2, 2018

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
LOS ANGELES, 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".
CM
COOPER MCMANUS
401KAMERICA | WEST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PURMORT GROUP | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | TADMAN FINANCIAL | SYV WEALTH ADVISORS | ROYAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RICCIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY | PEARL FINANCIAL | NEWPORT INVESTORS | MORGAN STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LORRIMER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LINDSEY AND LINDSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEFT LANE FINANCIAL | LDW CONSULTING GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KERR FINANCIAL FAMILY | K.W. JONES WEALTH | IRVINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRINGTON FINANCIAL | FIRST PRINCIPLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CLARITY GUIDES | FAIR PLANET ADVISORS | EVERGREEN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | EHG FINANCIAL | CROSS FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COOPER MCMANUS | COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP | CB WEALTH ADVISORY | AVANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS INDICATORS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 111458 / SEC#: 801-61944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2003 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2003 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(1/12/2023)
RR
California
(6/7/2022)
IAR
California
(6/7/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(4/25/2023)
RR
Florida
(7/1/2022)
RR
Georgia
(9/13/2022)
RR
Idaho
(5/11/2023)
RR
Illinois
(7/1/2022)
RR
Indiana
(7/1/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/12/2023)
RR
Michigan
(7/1/2022)
RR
Nevada
(7/1/2022)
RR
New York
(1/12/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(1/12/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/12/2023)
RR
Oregon
(1/12/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(7/1/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/12/2023)
RR
Utah
(7/1/2022)
RR
Washington
(7/1/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/5/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/29/2018
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CM
COOPER MCMANUS
401KAMERICA | WEST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PURMORT GROUP | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | TADMAN FINANCIAL | SYV WEALTH ADVISORS | ROYAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RICCIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY | PEARL FINANCIAL | NEWPORT INVESTORS | MORGAN STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LORRIMER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LINDSEY AND LINDSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEFT LANE FINANCIAL | LDW CONSULTING GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KERR FINANCIAL FAMILY | K.W. JONES WEALTH | IRVINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRINGTON FINANCIAL | FIRST PRINCIPLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CLARITY GUIDES | FAIR PLANET ADVISORS | EVERGREEN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | EHG FINANCIAL | CROSS FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COOPER MCMANUS | COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP | CB WEALTH ADVISORY | AVANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS INDICATORS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 111458 / SEC#: 801-61944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2003 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2003 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
9870 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 516-5333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
52

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COOPER MCMANUS ADV PART 2A (5/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,372
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,560,714,584

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Company Information


COOPER MCMANUS

Private Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 111458Irvine, CA 92618

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