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Paul Staib

Principal & Chief Compliance Officer at Staib Financial Planning in Highlands Ranch, CO

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Paul Staib is Principal & Chief Compliance Officer of Staib Financial Planning, LLC, an investment adviser managing $118M, and works from its Highlands Ranch, CO office. Paul Staib has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Staib Financial Planning since 22 July 2003, has 23 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

23
Years in industry
23
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Paul Staib has been Principal & Chief Compliance Officer of Staib Financial Planning since June 2003, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Paul Staib holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from DePaul University and a BS from the University of Dayton.

Staib Financial Planning, LLC is a firm with $118M under management, 53 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its January 2026 filing.

Paul Staib is Principal of Staib Financial Planning, LLC, which he founded in 2003. He is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor and a member of The Financial Planning Association.

  1. – present · 23 years
    Highlands Ranch, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 125706
  2. – · 2 years
    Highlands Ranch, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 125706

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Staib Financial Planning

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Paul Staib is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from July 2003; the most recent is Texas, in January 2024.

  • ColoradoSince 22 July 2003
  • TexasResidentSince 19 January 2024

Examinations

Series 6523 June 2003
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Paul F Staib
CRD
4524109
Firm
Staib Financial Planning · CRD 125706
Role
Principal & Chief Compliance Officer
Office
Highlands Ranch, CO
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 2003
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Paul Staib work?

Paul Staib has been Principal & Chief Compliance Officer of Staib Financial Planning, LLC since June 2003, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 6 January 2026

Is Paul Staib a financial advisor?

Yes. Paul Staib has a current investment-adviser registration in Colorado and Texas, through Staib Financial Planning since July 2003.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Paul Staib have?

Paul Staib has 23 years in the financial industry, since July 2003, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Paul Staib passed?

Paul Staib passed the Series 65 in June 2003.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Paul Staib based?

Paul Staib’s registered office is in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Paul Staib registered with FINRA?

No. Paul Staib has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Paul Staib a CFP?

Staib Financial Planning lists Paul Staib with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Paul Staib, CFP®, MBA, RICP® biography, staibfinancialplanning.com

How can I verify Paul Staib’s record?

Search CRD 4524109 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Paul Staib’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4524109, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Staib Financial Planning, LLC, filed 6 January 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Staib Financial Planning team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.