Erich Castillo has been an investment adviser representative at Southland Equity Partners since September 2014, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Erich Castillo holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Education from the University of Kentucky.
Southland Equity Partners, LLC. is a firm with $891M under management, 1,766 clients and 21 advisers across 18 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Erich Castillo is Owner & Founder of Cornerstone Wealth Management, based in Lexington, Kentucky, which offers investment advisory services through Southland Equity Partners, LLC. He began his professional career in 1997 at American Express Financial Advisors and founded Cornerstone Wealth Management in 2004. He is currently an Investment Advisory Representative.
Erich Castillo’s longest registration was 12 years at FSC Securities Corporation (2007–2020). Before joining Southland Equity Partners in 2014, Erich Castillo was registered through FSC Securities Corporation and Ing Financial Partners, Inc.
- – present · 12 yearsLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154481
- FSC Securities Corporation– · 12 yearsLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7461
- Ing Financial Partners, Inc– · 3 yearsLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 2882
- American Express Financial Advisors, Inc.– · under a yearLexington, KY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Professional designations
Listed by Southland Equity Partners
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Erich Castillo is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from February 2016; the most recent is Texas, in December 2025.
- KentuckySince 4 February 2016
- TexasSince 9 December 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 19 September 1997 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 4 September 1997 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Erich Andulan Castillo
- CRD
- 2933694
- Firm
- Southland Equity Partners · CRD 154481
- Office
- 3620 Walden Drive, Suite 201, Lexington, KY 40517
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 1997
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- retirewithcwm.com
Where does Erich Castillo work?
Erich Castillo is an investment adviser representative registered through Southland Equity Partners, LLC. since September 2014, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Erich Castillo a financial advisor?
Yes. Erich Castillo has a current investment-adviser registration in Kentucky and Texas, through Southland Equity Partners since September 2014.
How many years of experience does Erich Castillo have?
Erich Castillo has 29 years in the financial industry, since September 1997, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Erich Castillo passed?
Erich Castillo has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 1997. FINRA credited Erich Castillo with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Erich Castillo work before Southland Equity Partners?
Before Southland Equity Partners, Erich Castillo was registered through Ing Financial Partners, Inc, May 2004 to December 2007; American Express Financial Advisors, Inc., September 2003 to May 2004.
Where is Erich Castillo based?
Erich Castillo’s registered office is in Lexington, KY.
Is Erich Castillo registered with FINRA?
No. Erich Castillo has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Erich Castillo’s record?
Search CRD 2933694 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Erich Castillo’s full registration record.