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Golden State Wealth Management

Wealth managementRIA

Powell, WYCRD 167995Updated

Golden State Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in Powell, WY, registered with the SEC since 2016. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $2.22 billion, as filed on 4 August 2026.

4,192
Clients
$522K
AUM per individual client
45
Advisory staff
27
Offices
See fees
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 4 August 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Golden State Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.

Golden State Wealth Management reports 4,192 clients. They include 2,464 individual clients, 1,655 high-net-worth individuals, and 33 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($2.22B across 7,029 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $1.2B.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients4,192 clients
Assets$2.22B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)59%22%
High-net-worth individuals39%76%
Pension and profit-sharing plans<1%1%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses<1%1%
Other client typesOther<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
2,464
Regulatory AUM
$477M
AUM share
21.5%
Avg. per client
$194K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
1,655
Regulatory AUM
$1.67B
AUM share
75.6%
Avg. per client
$1.01M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
33
Regulatory AUM
$25.8M
AUM share
1.2%
Avg. per client
$782K
Charitable organizations
Clients
10
Regulatory AUM
$9.8M
AUM share
0.4%
Avg. per client
$980K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
29
Regulatory AUM
$27.8M
AUM share
1.3%
Avg. per client
$958K
Other
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$488K
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
$488K

Total

Clients
4,192
Regulatory AUM
$2.22B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
51–100

Golden State Wealth Management fees and minimums

Golden State Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other compensation. The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning & Consulting
Hourly fees are up to $350 and flat fees range from $1,500 to $10,000, with a retainer of 50% of the estimated fee at signing.

Who owns Golden State Wealth Management

Daniel Catone owns 25% to 50% of Golden State Wealth Management. The leadership team of Golden State Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Patrick Catone. It has 45 employees.

Leadership

  • Patrick Catone
    Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer
  • Daniel Catone
    Managing Member
  • John Nahas
    Managing Member

Investment adviser representatives

47 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Linda Ann Anschultz
  • Matthew Blair Auchard
  • Daniel Robert Catone
  • Matthew Thomas Catone
  • Johnny Alfonso Ceballos
  • Jay Duane Champlain
  • Thomas Chiaromonte
  • Sandra Young Mee Cho
  • Ashley Elizabeth Curiel
  • Job Alexander Eagleson
  • Brett Elliott
  • Kyle Andrew Emerson

Staff

  • 45 employees
  • 45 in advisory functions
  • 45 state-registered reps
  • 45 broker-dealer reps
  • 40 insurance agents
Ownership chain
Golden State Wealth Management, LLC· the adviser
  • Daniel Catone

    Control person · since May 2013

    Owns 25% to 50% of Golden State Wealth Management, LLC
  • Patrick Catone

    Control person · since May 2013

    Owns 25% to 50% of Golden State Wealth Management, LLC
  • John Nahas

    Control person · since January 2016

    Owns 25% to 50% of Golden State Wealth Management, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Golden State Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 2.0× from $1.08B (April 2021) to $2.22B (August 2026); clients rose from 2,789 to 4,192 and employees fell from 59 to 45.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Golden State Wealth Management figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
August 2026$2.22B4,1924527
May 2025$1.84B3,8884735
June 2024$1.69B3,7255335
June 2023$1.42B3,4867935
June 2022$1.55B3,1607435
April 2021$1.08B2,7895935

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Golden State Wealth Management has 26 offices (8 private residences, listed without an address), with 23 listed addresses across 7 states.

Listed office addresses by state

Wyoming · 1 listed address

  • 254 E 2nd Street, Suite 2, PowellHQ

Other business names

Golden State Wealth Management has reported 25 other business names to the SEC.

  • Arimathea
  • Bur Oak Wealth Management
  • By the Sea Wealth Management
  • Champlain Wealth Advisors
  • Companion Wealth Management
  • Cornerstone Financial
  • Crossroads Wealth Advisors
  • Curt Howard Wealth Management and Insurance Solutions
  • Envision Wealth Strategies
  • Fago Wealth Management
  • GSWM
  • Golden State
Show all 25 names
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  • Isaac Kim Wealth Management
  • Laguna Point Wealth Advisors
  • Miller Wealth Management
  • Ogden Wealth Management
  • Ogden Wealth Management & Planning Services
  • Peek Wealth
  • Pointwealth Capital Management
  • Renaissance Wealth Management
  • Rohling Wealth Management
  • Solaris Wealth Mangement
  • Stellar Wealth Advisors
  • Westlake Investment Advisors

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Golden State Wealth Management, LLC
Headquarters
254 E 2nd Street, Suite 2, Powell, WY 82435
SEC file
801-107445
Structure
California LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Golden State Wealth Management uses LPL Financial ($2.13B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Golden State Wealth Management does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$2.13B
named custodians
  • LPL FinancialLPL Financial LLC · Fort Mill, SC · $2.13B100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Golden State Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (74%) and stocks (15%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks15%
  • Funds74%
  • Bonds5%
    • High-yield corporate bonds4%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds1%
  • Cash4%
  • Other2%
    • Reits, variable annuities, other misc securities2%

Common questions

How many clients does Golden State Wealth Management have?

Golden State Wealth Management has 4,192 clients and manages $2.22 billion for them, as of August 2026. They include 2,464 individual clients, 1,655 high-net-worth individuals, and 33 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 4 August 2026

What services does Golden State Wealth Management offer?

Golden State Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does Golden State Wealth Management use?

Golden State Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at LPL Financial LLC (Fort Mill, SC), with $2.13B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 4 August 2026

How many financial advisors does Golden State Wealth Management have?

Golden State Wealth Management has 45 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 45 employees, and 45 perform investment advisory functions. 45 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 40 employees are licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Golden State Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Golden State Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 74% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 15% exchange-traded equities, 4% high-yield corporate bonds, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% other and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds. The 2% other category is described as: Reits, Variable Annuities, Other Misc Securities.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Golden State Wealth Management?

Golden State Wealth Management’s direct owners are Daniel Catone, Patrick Catone and John Nahas, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 4 August 2026

How does Golden State Wealth Management get paid?

Golden State Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Is Golden State Wealth Management registered with the SEC?

Yes, Golden State Wealth Management has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 21 March 2016. Its CRD number is 167995 and its SEC file number is 801-107445.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 4 August 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact Golden State Wealth Management?

Golden State Wealth Management’s main office is at 254 E 2nd Street, Suite 2, Powell, WY 82435. Its phone number is 866-273-1563. Its website is teamgoldenstate.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 4 August 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 4 August 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. GSWM 2A FIRM BROCHURE, submitted 17 July 2026.
  3. SEC-filed document.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 167995.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 19 April 2021 to 4 August 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  6. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, website.

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