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Paul D. Barnum

SOVRAN ADVISORS
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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CRD#: 7420159
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Professional summary


Paul David Barnum is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC located in Costa Mesa, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Costa Mesa, California.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Paul has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOVRAN ADVISORS LLC - CRD 329415; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 03/2024; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 3(38) SERVICES, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 02/2024 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE ELITE OC, YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 15174, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 02/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DELEGATING AND COORDINATING BOARD CHAIRS THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 02/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PLANNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE SERVICES, FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 23, 2024 - Present

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3200 Park Center Dr. Suite 1240, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RIA
CRD#: 329415
Costa Mesa, CA
Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3200 Park Center Dr Ste 1240, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
BD
CRD#: 13572
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

November 10, 2022 - March 6, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

November 10, 2022 - March 6, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

August 10, 2021 - November 7, 2022

MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 112630
LAGUNA 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".
SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 Approved)

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
(11/8/2024)
RR
California
(2/23/2024)
IAR
California
(2/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(3/5/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/23/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/23/2024)
RR
Kansas
(3/6/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(3/14/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/23/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/27/2024)
RR
Texas
(4/5/2025)
RR
Washington
(3/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/30/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/28/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/10/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 281-9890
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A (8/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,470
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,308,617,291

Red Flags


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Company Information


SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 329415Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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