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Justin P. Ward

COMPASS WEALTH PLANNING
PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
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CRD#: 7813948
JW
Justin Patrick WardCOMPASS WEALTH PLANNING

Professional summary

Justin Patrick Ward, who also goes by Justin Ward, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPASS WEALTH PLANNING LLC located in Pleasant Hill, California.

Justin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Justin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Aliases

Justin Ward

Other business activities

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(1)Name of Business: Summit Financial Group Address: 2000 Crow Canyon Pl Ste 450, San Ramon, CA, 94583-1384, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 10/09/2023 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 81+ Description of duties: Assisting advisory practice with client engagement, investment research, and other functions aiding advisors in their practice.

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None

Experience

Current

August 19, 2026 - Present

COMPASS WEALTH PLANNING LLC

Office #1: 3478 Buskirk Ave Ste #1000, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
RIA
CRD#: 343333
PLEASANT HILL, CA
Past

January 22, 2024 - May 28, 2026

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
San Ramon, CA
Past

November 11, 2023 - May 28, 2026

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
San Ramon, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
California
(8/19/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/11/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/10/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/24/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

CW
COMPASS WEALTH PLANNING LLC
COMPASS WEALTH PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 343333 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2026 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
3478 Buskirk Ave Ste #1000, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 320-3636
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information

COMPASS WEALTH PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 343333Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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