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Colton M. Lightner
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS
Osprey, FL 34229
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CRD#: 6914865
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Professional summary
Colton Montgomery Lightner, CFP®, who also goes by Colton Lightner, Colton Montgomery Lightner, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC located in Osprey, Florida.
Colton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Colton has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Colton Lightner | Colton Montgomery Lightner
Other business activities
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1) Topwater Capital, Investment related, at business address, dba for Golden State Equity Partners RIA, IAR, 10/2/2025, 40 hours/month, Financial Planning and Investment Management 2) The Road to Independence, Inc. - Non-investment related -184 Grand Oak Circle, Venice, FL 34292 - Florida Not for Profit Corporation - Volunteer Director -2 hours/month - 0 hours/month during trading hours - Help make decisions regarding overall strategy of the charity and help organize events.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
October 2, 2025 - Present
GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
Office #1: 606 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229RIA
CRD#: 322879
Osprey, FL
Past
November 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 149018
Nokomis, FL
Past
February 26, 2021 - November 9, 2022
FOURTHOUGHT PRIVATE WEALTH
RIA
CRD#: 306017
VENICE, FL
Past
May 20, 2019 - January 9, 2020
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 11025
VENICE, FL
Past
May 17, 2019 - January 9, 2020
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
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CRD#: 11025
VENICE, FL
Past
March 29, 2018 - November 15, 2018
INTEGRITY INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 31017
VENICE, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TANGENT RETIREMENT | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA
CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 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
Florida(10/9/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
ARENZANO CAPITAL | YOUNG GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | VECTOR3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRI-VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TANGENT RETIREMENT | SCHNEIDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORGAN PEAK FINANCIAL GROUP | MORNING STAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARSHALL WEALTH ADVISORS | LONGEVITY WEALTH | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIDDEN PEAK INVESTMENTS | HEART MOUNTAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOLDEN STATE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | ENRIQUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DESERT CITIES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAOBAB WEALTH ABROAD | AVELLA PRIVATE WEALTH | ASCENTIS INDEPENDENT ADVISORS | ARISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARIMATHEA
CRD#: 322879 / SEC#: 801-126441
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
201 E. Sandpointe Ave Suite 460, South Coast Metro, CA 92707
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 273-1563
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27
SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,604 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 880,384,165 |
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