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Blake A. Soto
NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 7316056
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Professional summary
Blake Austin Soto, who also goes by Blake Soto, is a registered financial advisor currently at NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Blake is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Blake has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Blake Soto
Other business activities
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Chipotle Mexican Grill - Part-time grill cook, - location Valle Del Mar, CA, - Started:August 2025. 60-65 hrs Monthly during non-trade hrs, 0 hrs during trading hrs. - Duties included cooking food to order and general closing kitchen duties. This is not investment related.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 23, 2025 - Present
NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131RIA
BD
CRD#: 138459
San Diego, CA
Current
October 23, 2025 - Present
NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131RIA
BD
CRD#: 138459
San Diego, CA
Past
May 2, 2024 - August 21, 2025
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 793
CARLSBAD, CA
Past
May 2, 2024 - August 21, 2025
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 793
CARLSBAD, CA
Past
February 3, 2022 - April 29, 2024
SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT USA INC.
RIA
CRD#: 139022
DARIEN, CT
Past
June 10, 2021 - April 29, 2024
SPROTT GLOBAL RESOURCE INVESTMENTS LTD
BD
CRD#: 35878
CARLSBAD, 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".
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NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NAVY FEDERAL BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC | NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NAVY FEDERAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 138459 / SEC#: 801-68067, 8-67161
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/21/2007 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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
California(10/23/2025)
IAR
California(10/23/2025)
RR
Colorado(10/23/2025)
RR
Florida(10/23/2025)
RR
Georgia(10/23/2025)
RR
Hawaii(10/23/2025)
RR
Maryland(10/23/2025)
RR
North Carolina(10/23/2025)
RR
Texas(10/23/2025)
RR
Virginia(10/23/2025)
RR
Washington(10/23/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/10/2021
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
NF
NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NAVY FEDERAL BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC | NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NAVY FEDERAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 138459 / SEC#: 801-68067, 8-67161
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/21/2007 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1007 Electric Ave, Vienna, VA 22180
Mailing Address
1007 Electric Ave, Vienna, VA 22180
Phone number
(877) 221-8108
Established
Virginia since 09/06/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
176
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,472 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,713,608,579 |
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