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Richard M. Gholson

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CRD#: 711020
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Michael Gholson, who also goes by Michael Gholson, Mike Gholson, was a registered financial advisor .

Richard is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1980. Richard had worked at 23 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 27, Series 4, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 39 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Gholson | Mike Gholson

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 5, 2011 - July 5, 2011

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 22, 2007 - November 30, 2016

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
PAHOA, HI
Past

January 20, 2005 - July 6, 2005

CROWELL, WEEDON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 193
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 6, 2003 - January 21, 2005

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 9, 2002 - February 6, 2003

SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 19899
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 30, 2000 - May 7, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

May 18, 2000 - May 7, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 1998 - November 26, 1999

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 4, 1998 - September 14, 1999

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 2, 1997 - June 3, 1998

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 18, 1994 - February 20, 1998

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31299
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

October 30, 1990 - November 24, 1997

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

May 23, 1989 - September 4, 1990

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

April 28, 1989 - June 2, 1989

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 13, 1987 - May 8, 1989

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

April 10, 1987 - May 4, 1987

SAN DIEGO SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 4136
Past

January 27, 1987 - March 17, 1987

FIRST CERTIFIED CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15175
Past

November 26, 1985 - January 16, 1987

PAMCO SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 11028
Past

August 20, 1985 - October 21, 1985

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
Past

January 3, 1984 - May 2, 1987

GAF FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 14123
Past

December 29, 1982 - May 29, 1985

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
Past

December 1, 1982 - December 16, 1982

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
Past

April 20, 1982 - August 26, 1982

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

November 2, 1981 - April 14, 1982

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
Past

July 1, 1980 - August 14, 1981

FOSTER & MARSHALL INC.

BD
CRD#: 321

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/30/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SP
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
ADVANCED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787 / SEC#: 801-70354, 8-66046

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/07/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 686-4724
Established
California since 02/05/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
248

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SORRENTO PACIFIC CONTOUR WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.MEMBER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELAFINOP6606756
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts924
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 222,328,734

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787

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