Ryan Charles Saunders | Financial Professional | Encino, California | GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Professional summary

Ryan Charles Saunders is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Encino, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Encino, California.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Ryan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

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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None

Experience

Current

January 23, 2026 - Present

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 16130 Ventura Blvd 6th Floor, Suite 670, Encino, CA, 91436

RIA

CRD#: 167995

Encino, CA

Current

January 23, 2026 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 16130 Ventura Blvd # 670, Encino, CA 91436-2503

RIA

BD

CRD#: 6413

Encino, CA

Past

April 30, 2021 - January 27, 2026

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

Beverly Hills, CA

Past

March 10, 2021 - January 27, 2026

MORGAN STANLEY

BD

CRD#: 149777

Beverly Hills, 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".

GS

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167995 / SEC#: 801-107445

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2016 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2016 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2016 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
(1/23/2026)

RR

California
(1/23/2026)

IAR

California
(1/26/2026)

RR

Colorado
(1/23/2026)

RR

Florida
(1/23/2026)

RR

Georgia
(1/23/2026)

RR

Idaho
(1/23/2026)

RR

Kansas
(1/23/2026)

RR

Louisiana
(1/23/2026)

RR

Michigan
(1/23/2026)

RR

Minnesota
(1/23/2026)

RR

Montana
(1/23/2026)

RR

Nevada
(1/23/2026)

RR

New York
(1/23/2026)

RR

Ohio
(1/23/2026)

RR

Pennsylvania
(1/23/2026)

RR

South Carolina
(1/23/2026)

RR

South Dakota
(1/23/2026)

RR

Texas
(1/23/2026)

IAR

Texas
(1/23/2026)

RR

Vermont
(1/23/2026)

RR

Virginia
(1/23/2026)

RR

Washington
(1/23/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

RR

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/29/2021

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

Series 7TO

Date: 3/9/2021

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

RR

SIE

Date: 1/7/2021

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

SRO Registrations

RR

FINRA

Current Firm

GS

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167995 / SEC#: 801-107445

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2016 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2016 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2016 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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Contact information

Main Address

254 E 2nd Street Suite 2, Powell, WY 82435

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 273-1563

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

47

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GSWM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (5/12/2025)

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (5/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,835,285,996

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Ryan C. Saunders

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ryan Charles Saunders's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/29/2021

Series 7TO

Date: 3/9/2021

SIE

Date: 1/7/2021

FINRA

Current Firm

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GOLDEN STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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