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Alison A. Farrin

DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
Carlsbad, CA 92010
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CRD#: 703088
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Professional summary


Alison Ann Farrin, who also goes by Alison Ann Gendreau, Alison Ann Newdigate, is a registered financial advisor currently at DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES located in Carlsbad, California.

Alison is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Alison has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Alison Ann Gendreau | Alison Ann Newdigate

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.
PRESIDENT, INNOVATIVE PENSION STRATEGY & DESIGN, SINCE 9/1990. 14251 DANIELSON ST. POWAY, CA. TITLE-PRESIDENT. DUTIES-PENSION DESIGN & ADMIN. 160 HOURS/MONTH. BUILDING OWNER/MEMBER, SCRIPPS POWAY OFFICE PARK WEST, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. PROPERTY MANAGER WHITE KNIGHT PENSION CONSULTING, INC. REMEDIAL PENSION ADMIN, TITLE-ADMINISTRATOR, INNOVATIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC. NOT INVESTMENT. INSURANCE COMMISSIONS, TITLE, VICE PRESIDENT, AGENT OF RECORD. SEASIDE ADVISORY, INVESTMENT RELATED [RIA] DUTIES, CONSULTING AFORTUNADO PARTNERS. SINCE 07/2003. NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED.14251 DANIELSON ST., POWAY, CA. BUILDING OWNER/MEMBER. 2 HR/MO. SCRIPPS POWAY OFFICE PARK WEST. SINCE 10/2003. NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. PROPERTY MANAGER - 1 HOUR PER MONTH. 401K PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS - 14251 DANIELSON ST. POWAY, CA 92064. 10 HRS/MO. REMEDIAL PENSION ADMIN. TITLE-ADMINISTRATOR. 10 HOURS/MONTH. INNOVATIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, INC. SINCE 10/1990. NOT-INVESTMENT-RELATED. 14251 DANIELSON STREET, POWAY, CA. INSURANCE COMMISSIONS. TITLE-VICE PRESIDENT. DUTIES-AGENT OF RECORD, HR. 3 HOURS/MONTH. SEASIDE ADVISORY. SINCE 11/2011. INVESTMENT-RELATED. 209 N. DITMAR, OCEANSIDE, CA. RIA. TITLE-ASSOCIATE. DUTIES-CONSULTING. 5-7 HOURS/MONTH. ALISON FARRIN CONSULTING SERVICES; CONSULTANT; CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE TERMINOLOGY USED FOR 401(K)'S.; 12975 BROOKPRINTER PLACE SUITE 200 POWAY CA 92064; HELPS PARTICIPANTS IN 401(K) PLANS UNDERSTAND THE TERMINOLOGY AND HOW A 401(K) WORKS. ; 2019-01-01; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 5

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Alison Ann Farrin's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2018 - Present

DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES

Office #1: 2888 Loker Ave East Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010
RIA
CRD#: 289985
Carlsbad, CA
Past

August 28, 2014 - December 31, 2016

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
Carlsbad, CA
Past

January 4, 2012 - May 23, 2018

SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 132929
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

November 28, 2011 - August 21, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

December 4, 2002 - July 29, 2011

WFP SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 35098
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 17, 1995 - December 16, 2002

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16204
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

December 14, 1992 - May 16, 1995

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 21, 1984 - January 20, 1986

SECURITIES RESOURCE GROUP, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 6037
Past

June 16, 1982 - May 31, 1983

UNIVERSAL HERITAGE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 32
Past

April 5, 1982 - June 17, 1982

EMMETT A LARKIN COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6625
Past

December 9, 1980 - March 26, 1982

MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7887
Past

January 3, 1980 - October 30, 1980

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
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DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | SEASIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SEASIDE ADVISORY

CRD#: 289985 / SEC#: 801-112721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2025 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2025 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2018 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(1/3/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/13/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


DS
DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | SEASIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SEASIDE ADVISORY

CRD#: 289985 / SEC#: 801-112721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2025 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2025 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2888 Loker Ave East Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 433-4632
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEASIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. 2A BROCHURE (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts354
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 79,012,871

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Company Information


DBA SEASIDE FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES

CRD#: 289985Carlsbad, CA 92010

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