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Golden State Ranked Again on Forbes America’s Top RIA Firms for 2024
This third annual list has 250 advisory firms with cumulative assets of more than $1.6 trillion.
Golden State Wealth Management Welcomes New Advisor, Valerie Krebs
Krebs exits Wells Fargo to establish Aurum Investment Management in Sonoma County.
Sandra Cho, Founder and President of Pointwealth Capital Management, has been Recognized as One of AdvisorHub’s 2024 100 Women Advisors to Watch
Highly respected wealth manager, Sandra Cho, stands amongst an elite list, the AdvisorHub’s 2024 100 Women Advisors to Watch.
Golden State Wealth Management proudly welcomes Ben Schulte, Founder of Omega Wealth Management, to its community of advisors
Golden State Wealth Management (“Golden State”) announced today the addition of Ben Schulte, who operates under the DBA, Omega Wealth Management (“Omega Wealth”) located in Carlsbad, California.
PEEK WEALTH is proud to announce the newest addition to its financial team, Brett Elliott, formally of Edward Jones
PEEK WEALTH of Carlsbad, CA, a DBA of Golden State Wealth Management, has expanded its team and is excited to welcome Brett Elliott as a Financial Advisor coming from Edward Jones.
Golden State has been recognized as one of the USA Today Best Financial Advisory Firms for 2024
Golden State is proud to have been named one of USA Today’s Best Financial Advisory Firms for 2024, marking the second consecutive year that they’ve earned the prestigious accolade.
Kristy Motta, of Beaverton, OR-based Consolidated Financial Management, has been recognized in Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for the third consecutive year
Kristy has made the list for three consecutive years, as well as additional top list recognitions such as Forbes Best-in-State Women Advisors and Top Women Advisors lists.
Golden State Wealth Management proudly welcomes Kathleen Stephens, Founder of Solaris Wealth Management, to its growing team
Golden State Wealth Management (“Golden State”) announced today the addition of Kathleen Stephens, who operates under the DBA, Solaris Wealth Management (“Solaris Wealth”) located in Poway, California.
Golden State welcomes John Zamboanga and his new financial firm, Tri Valley Wealth Management
John Zamboanga joins an esteemed group of veteran financial advisors at Golden State, where he has launched his own California based wealth management firm, Tri Valley Wealth Management.
Sandra Cho and Kristy Motta named 2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
Golden State Wealth Management, a registered investment adviser, is proud to announce that two of their wealth advisors have been named to the 2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisor Best-in-State lists.
Golden State Welcomes its newest advisor, Mary Avella of Avella Private Wealth
Golden State Welcomes its newest advisor, Mary Avella of Avella Private WealthSouth Coast Metro, Calif., November, 16, 2023: Golden State, a registered investment adviser, is proud to welcome Mary Avella of Avella Private Wealth Advisors in Lafayette, California. Mary...
Golden State Ranked on Forbes America’s Top RIA Firms for 2023
Golden State is proud to announce its ranking on the Forbes America’s Top RIA Firms list for 2023.
Golden State opens its second Utah location welcoming Ben Marshall of Marshall Wealth Advisors
Golden State is proud to welcome Ben Marshall of Marshall Wealth Advisors in Lehi, Utah who has been helping clients achieve financial success for over two decades.
Golden State Awarded on the USA Today Best Financial Advisory Firms 2023 List
This prestigious award is presented by USA Today and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Golden State Welcomes Arise Wealth Management
Golden State Welcomes Arise Wealth Management located in Minnesota, Exiting Ameriprise Financial.
Golden State Wealth Management Welcomes Kreat Lewis of Crossroads Wealth Advisors in Grand Junction, CO, Exiting Edward Jones
Golden State Wealth Management (“Golden State”) announced today the addition of Kreat Lewis, who operates under the DBA, Crossroads Wealth Advisors (“Crossroads”), and is the eighth advisor coming from Edward Jones.
Golden State Asset Management Announces Compliance with The Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®)
The Golden State family of companies (“Golden State”), registered investment advisers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, announced today that their affiliated company, Golden State Asset Management (“GSAM”), claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (“GIPS®”)
Golden State Collaborates with LIFT Foundation To Support Local Communities in Need
Golden State (“firm”) is proud to acknowledge their collaboration with LIFT Foundation (“LIFT”) to help Orange County’s needy. Most recently the firm supported LIFT’s largest event, the annual golf tournament, which took place in September at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point.
Golden State Welcomes Justin Peek of PEEK WEALTH, Exiting Edward Jones
Golden State Welcomes Justin Peek of PEEK WEALTH, Exiting Edward Jones South Coast Metro, Calif. May 31, 2022: Golden State is excited to announce the addition of Justin Peek, who operates under the DBA, PEEK WEALTHTM, and is the seventh advisor coming from Edward...
Golden State Expands to US Territory of Guam Welcoming Frank Salas of Legacy Wealth Management, Inc.
“At the heart of every successful financial plan should be a deep understanding of the unique circumstances, preferences, risk tolerances and goals of each client,” says Mr. Salas.
Daniel R. Catone is recognized as a 2022 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor
Daniel R. Catone, Kyle Fairall and Frankie Goble of Redwood Investments has been recognized as a top Wealth Advisor.
“Industry Era Leaders – Women” recognizes Jennifer Nahas as a 2021 Top CMO
“…Jennifer has been inspiring and empowering women professionals across industries into becoming great leaders of tomorrow…”
Launch of Fresh-Thinking New Podcast, “Money Forward”, Navigates Emergent Investors in a Transforming Global Economy
The wealth industry is changing by the minute with a new breed of investors. Join Daniel R. Catone on his first episode that examines the new face of wealth industry.
Golden State Welcomes Jon Larsen of Hidden Peak Investments in Holladay, Utah
Golden State Welcomes Jon Larsen of Hidden Peak Investments in Holladay, Utah South Coast Metro, Calif. Jan. 19, 2022: Golden State Equity Partners (“Golden State”) is excited to announce another new partnership with Jon Larsen of Hidden Peak Investments...
Golden State Expands its Wyoming Office with the Addition of Heart Mountain Wealth Management
Golden State Equity Partners is pleased to announce the expansion of its Wyoming office with the addition David Leighton and his practice Heart Mountain Wealth Management.
Golden State Lands in New Mexico Again with the Addition of Bill Byford’s Two Office Practice, Organ Peak Financial
Golden State is pleased to announce growth in New Mexico to three offices with the addition of native Bill Byford and his firm Organ Peak Financial.
Golden State Crosses the Border into Canada with Raymond James Correspondent Services to Custody
Golden State and their financial advisor Michael Rohling of Rohling Wealth Management recently became capable of servicing clients in British Columbia.
The Financial Industry and Amazon: Are advisors ready for a Bezos disruption?
As featured in the wealthmanagement.com 2021 Midyear Outlook, page 56.
Golden State Continues to Attract Top Advisors as They Rapidly Expand Across the Country
Headquartered in California, Golden State now has advisors across eight additional states including Arizona, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. The RIA has increased its advisor count by 50 percent and has more than doubled its advisory AUM to over $1.3 billion just over the last 12 months. Nearly one-half of this AUM is managed by women advisors of whom make up approximately one-quarter of the RIA’s advisor community.
2021 OCBJ Family-Owned Business Award Nominee – Catone and Nahas Families
The Catone and Nahas families are proud to be nominees for the 2021 Orange County Business Journal Family Business Awards.
Golden State Enters New Mexico Welcoming Denise Herrell
Golden State is pleased to announce its expansion into New Mexico with the addition of Denise Herrell after leaving Level Four Advisory Services.
Golden State expands to Montana welcoming Ryne Mading of Switchbacks Capital Advisory
South Coast Metro, Calif. June 15, 2021: Golden State Wealth Management, an investment advisor registered with the SEC, is pleased to announce its expansion into Montana with the addition of Ryne Mading of Switchbacks Capital Advisory. Located in Missoula, Ryne's...
Golden State is recognized as a top RIA of Orange County, CA
Golden State has made the Orange County Business Journal’s list of top RIAs for the third consecutive year based on AUM and SEC Filings.
Golden State expands into Arizona, welcoming David M. Eldridge of Eldridge Capital Group
South Coast Metro, Calif. April 14, 2021: Golden State, an investment advisor registered with the SEC, is pleased to announce its expansion into Arizona with the addition of David M. Eldridge, CRPC℠ of Eldridge Capital Group to the team. Located in Phoenix, David is...
Forbes recognizes Sandra Cho as one of America’s Top Woman Wealth Advisors
Encino, CA — April 12, 2021 – Sandra Cho, founder and President of Pointwealth Capital Management in Encino, CA, has been named one of the 2021 Top Women Wealth Advisors in the nation, according to a list recently published by Forbes.
Golden State Welcomes Wealth Manager, Todd Schneider of Schneider Wealth Management in Southlake, TX
South Coast Metro, Calif. Mar. 29, 2021: Golden State, an investment advisor registered with the SEC, announced today that Todd Schneider of Schneider Wealth Management has joined the team marking Golden State’s second location in the Lone Star State. Operating in...
Golden State Welcomes Wealth Manager, Lee Jones of Tangent Retirement with Offices in both Northern and Southern CA
South Coast Metro, Calif. Mar. 10, 2021: Golden State Equity Partners (“Golden State”), an investment advisor registered with the SEC, is pleased to announce that Lee Jones of Tangent Retirement has joined the team. Located in South Coast Metro, California, Lee...
Golden State Welcomes Kristy Motta and Kari Raglione-Tissot of Consolidated Financial Management in Beaverton, Oregon
South Coast Metro, Calif. Jan. 25, 2021: Golden State Wealth Management (“Golden State”), an investment advisor registered with the SEC, is excited to begin the new year with the announcement of another new partnership with Kristy Motta and Kari Raglione-Tissot of...
Golden State Welcomes Wealth Manager, John Pak of Vector3 Wealth Management in Santa Cruz, CA
South Coast Metro, Calif. Dec. 15, 2020: Golden State, a registered investment adviser, is pleased to announce that John Pak of Vector3 Wealth Management has joined the team. With the intent to transition over $90 million in client assets, John will use this as a...
Working Mother Magazine Names Sandra Cho of Pointwealth Capital Management a 2020 Top Advisor Mom
South Coast Metro, Calif., October 14, 2020 – Golden State Wealth Management (“Golden State”), a registered investment advisor, is proud to acknowledge Sandra Cho, President of Pointwealth Capital Management, a DBA of Golden State, on her most recent accolade. Working...
Industry Veteran, Eric Ripley, Joins Golden State to Oversee Business Development
South Coast Metro, Calif., Sept. 8, 2020 – Golden State (“company” “firm”), a registered investment advisor, announced today that Eric Ripley will be joining the company’s team as Executive Vice President of Business Development. As the company has expanded, there is...
Golden State’s Brother Duo Team Is Now A Trio
Matthew Catone joins Golden State to flourish advisory practices. South Coast Metro, Calif., Aug. 20, 2020 – Golden State (“firm” “company”), a registered investment advisor, announced today that Matthew Catone will be joining the company’s team as Executive Vice...
Daniel R. Catone featured in Horizon Investments’ Advisor Spotlight
Serving over $1.7 billion in brokerage and advisory assets2, Golden State’s infrastructure provides its network of advisors with succession planning, compliance oversight, and dedicated transition support in addition to a cost-efficient investment platform and Turnkey...
Golden State Welcomes Wealth Manager Brian Matz
South Coast Metro, Calif., June 9, 2020 – Golden State Wealth Management (“Golden State”) announced today its newest wealth manager, Brian Matz of Matz Wealth Management located in Agoura Hills, CA. Brian Matz comes to Golden State from Wedbush Securities and has over...
Golden State Announces Merger of Ideal Life Advisors and Lundqvist Wealth Strategies
South Coast Metro, Calif., June 02, 2020 – Golden State Wealth Management (“Golden State”), a registered investment advisor, is pleased to announce the merger of Ideal Life Advisors and Lundqvist Wealth Strategies. Acting as a Golden State DBA, Gabriella Lundqvist and...
Golden State Adds Another in the Evergreen State
Welcome Kelli Young of Longevity Wealth in North Bend, WA South Coast Metro, Calif., April 28, 2020 – Golden State announced today its second Washington office and newest wealth manager, Kelli Young, the owner and founder of Longevity Wealth located in North Bend,...
Golden State Wealth Management Welcomes Wealth Managers Curt Howard and Brian Rasmussen
South Coast Metro, Calif., February 18, 2020 – Golden State Wealth Management announced today its newest wealth managers, Curt Howard and Brian Rasmussen. Curt is the owner and founder of Curt Howard Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions located in Yuba City,...
Daniel R. Catone Named to Wyoming Business Report’s 40 Under 40 List
South Coast Metro, Calif., January 22, 2020 – Golden State announced today that the Wyoming Business Report has recognized Daniel R. Catone as a 40 Under 40 honoree. The awards are varied by a diverse group of men and women who reflect the very best of Wyoming. Mr....
Team Golden State Shines Bright in the Empire State
Team Golden State is proud be be shining bright in the financial capital of the world. Click the link to watch the video. https://youtu.be/I9ErX0N2m_4
Golden State Expands to Texas Welcoming Alexandre Murphy from Edward Jones
South Coast Metro, Calif., Nov. 11, 2019 Golden State, on behalf of Golden State Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor, announced today that it welcomes its newest Wealth Manager, Alexandre Murphy with Bur Oak Wealth Management located in Houston, Texas....
Drawn to friendly atmosphere, California wealth manager becomes Powellite
By Kevin Killough Powell Tribune, Thursday, October 17, 2019 8:05 am Powell loves to distinguish itself with its friendly atmosphere. Besides making life for its residents more pleasant, this quality can attract more residents to town. Golden State Wealth...
Redwood Investments Founder Honored
Catone explains why Fort Bragg is just the right fit for a $1.5 billion firmBy CHRIS CALDER | October 3, 2019 at 8:56 am, FORT BRAGG ADVOCATE NEWS Daniel Catone, Karen Coverston, Kyle Fairall and Francoise Goble in Redwood Investments Fort Bragg office....
Open Business Climate Brings Wealth Manager to Powell
By Carrie Haderlie, Wyoming Business Report, September 14, 2019 See full article!
Jennifer Nahas Joins Golden State
Jennifer Nahas Joins Golden State as Chief Marketing Officer South Coast Metro, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 – Golden State, a registered investment advisor, announced today that Jennifer Nahas will be joining the company’s executive team in the newly created role of Chief...
Golden State Welcomes Robert A. Ogden of Ogden Wealth Management
South Coast Metro, Calif., July 24, 2019 – Golden State announced today on behalf of Golden State Wealth Management, its newest Wealth Manager, Robert A. Ogden of Ogden Wealth Management & Planning Services in Santa Maria, CA. Robert began his career in Accounting...
Daniel R. Catone named to InvestmentNews’ 2019 40 Under 40 List
South Coast Metro, Calif., June 17, 2019 – InvestmentNews has recognized Daniel R. Catone as a 2019 40 Under 40 Honoree. Mr. Catone was chosen from a pool of about 1,000 nominees by a panel of reporters, editors and other representatives of InvestmentNews, to make a...
Golden State Offers Advisors Equity Ownership in its Turnkey Asset Management Program
South Coast Metro, Calif., June 5, 2019 (Updated) – Golden State announced today on behalf of Golden State Asset Management (GSAM), that advisors who participate in GSAM’s Turnkey Asset Management Program (TAMP) will have the opportunity to earn equity in the firm....
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