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Trenton K. Whalen
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
North Concord, NC 28025
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CRD#: 6869445
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Professional summary
Trenton Kenneth Whalen, who also goes by Trenton K Whalen, Trenton Whalen, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in North Concord, North Carolina.
Trenton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Trenton has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Trenton K Whalen | Trenton Whalen
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.
Name of the other businessCC Board of Elections Whether the business is�investment-relatedNot investment related Address of the other businessN Concord NC 28026 Nature of the other businessRun Election Precinct on Election Your positionChief Judge of 12-05 Title, or relationship with the other businessChief Judge of Election Precinct Start date of your relationshipNov-08 Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business10 hrs a year Number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours8 hrs a year Briefly describe your duties relating to the other businessRun Election Precinct on Election Day Do you receive any financial compensation for the business?It is an appointed position yes $200 an election Do you handle monies or any kind of accounts for the business, or financial transactions for the business?No Or do you make any kind of finance related decisions or decisions affecting the business as a whole?No Name of the other businessMaggie Valley Rental 1 Whether the business is�invest-relatedReal Estate Investment Addr of the other businessMaggie Valley NC 28751 Nature of the other businessReal Estate 2nd Home Rental Your positionOwner Title, or relationship with the other busOwner/ principal Start date of your relationshipAug-17 Approx number of hours/month you devote to the other business4 hrs a month Number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours0 hrs a month Briefly describe your duties relating to the other businessMake phone calls for rental activities Do you receive any financial compensation for the business?Yes Do you handle monies or any kind of accounts for the business, or financial transactions for the business?Yes Or do you make any kind of finance related decisions or decisions affecting the business as a whole?Yes Name of the other businessHilton Head Rental 2 Whether the business is�investment-relatedReal Estate investment Address of the other businessHilton Head Island SC 29928 Nature of the other businessReal Estate 3rd home Rental Your positionOwner Title, or relationship with the other businessOwner/ Principal Start date of your relationshipApr-22 Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business4 hrs a month Number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours0 hrs a month Briefly describe your duties relating to the other businessMake phone calls for rental activities Do you receive any financial compensation for the business?Yes Do you handle monies or any kind of accounts for the business, or financial transactions for the business?Yes Or do you make any kind of finance related decisions or decisions affecting the business as a whole?Yes Name of the other business�Foundation for the Carolinas Whether the business is�investment-relatedNot investment related Address of the other businessCharlotte NC 28202 Nature of the other businessNon Profit Cabarrus CommFoundation;Your positionBoard Chair Title, or relationship with the other bus.Board Chair of Cabarrus Community Foundation, Member of Board of Advisors Start date of your relationshipAug-20 Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business1 hr a month Number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours1 hr a month Briefly describe your duties relating to the other businessChair meetings and make decisions on grant applications with board Do you receive any financial compensation for the business?No Do you handle monies or any kind of accounts for the business, or financial transactions for the business?No Or do you make any kind of finance related decisions or decisions affecting the business as a whole?No For profit or not for profit: Name of outside business organization: Cabarrus Board of Elections Investment related: N;Addr of business: Concord, North Carolina, 28026, United States Nature of bus: Position, title, associat; Duties Duties: Chief Judge of Conc
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 5, 2025 - Present
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 363 Church Street, North Concord, NC 28025RIA
CRD#: 157423
North Concord, NC
Past
January 10, 2024 - November 26, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
October 25, 2023 - November 26, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
May 17, 2018 - May 19, 2021
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 628
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
March 28, 2018 - May 19, 2021
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 628
CHARLOTTE, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)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
North Carolina(3/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 7TO
Date: 10/18/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 11,592 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,841,154,148 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2023 | ||
| 06/27/2023 | ||
| 01/24/2023 |
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Company Information
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 157423North Concord, NC 28025TRUST BUT VERIFY
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