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Steven Nuckols

President & Chief Compliance Officer at Wealth Compass Financial in Carlsbad, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Steven Nuckols is President & Chief Compliance Officer of Wealth Compass Financial, Inc., an investment adviser managing $115M, and works from its Carlsbad, CA office. Steven Nuckols has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Wealth Compass Financial since 22 March 2021, has 9 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

9
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Steven Nuckols has been President & Chief Compliance Officer of Wealth Compass Financial since September 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it.

Wealth Compass Financial, Inc. is a Carlsbad, CA firm with $115M under management, 251 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.

Steven Nuckols’ longest registration is the current one, 5 years at Wealth Compass Financial since 2021. Before joining Wealth Compass Financial in 2021, Steven Nuckols was registered through Gunderson Capital Management.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Carlsbad, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 290139
  2. – · 3 years
    Dunwoody, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 290139
  3. Gunderson Capital Management
    – · 1 year
    San Diego, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 140795

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Steven Nuckols is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since March 2021.

  • CaliforniaSince 30 March 2021

Examinations

Series 6516 July 2015
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Steven Thomas Nuckols
CRD
6320555
Firm
Wealth Compass Financial · CRD 290139
Role
President & Chief Compliance Officer
Office
5860 Owens Ave, Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
November 2016
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Steven Nuckols work?

Steven Nuckols has been President & Chief Compliance Officer of Wealth Compass Financial, Inc. since September 2017, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 27 April 2026

Is Steven Nuckols a financial advisor?

Yes. Steven Nuckols has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Wealth Compass Financial since March 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Steven Nuckols have?

Steven Nuckols has 9 years in the financial industry, since November 2016, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Steven Nuckols passed?

Steven Nuckols passed the Series 65 in July 2015.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Steven Nuckols work before Wealth Compass Financial?

Before Wealth Compass Financial, Steven Nuckols was registered through Gunderson Capital Management, July 2015 to September 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Steven Nuckols based?

Steven Nuckols’ registered office is in Carlsbad, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Steven Nuckols registered with FINRA?

No. Steven Nuckols has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Steven Nuckols’ record?

Search CRD 6320555 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Steven Nuckols’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6320555, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Wealth Compass Financial, Inc., filed 27 April 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.