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George K. Chin

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CRD#: 1113592
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

George Kung Wai Chin was a registered financial professional .

George is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. George had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 15, Series 5, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 27, 2002 - January 23, 2024

DESTINATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 110365
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

December 23, 1997 - April 11, 2000

J.P. MORGAN ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20989
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 29, 1994 - February 19, 1997

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 3, 1993 - January 1, 1994

MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7887
ORANGE, CA
Past

January 7, 1988 - August 20, 1991

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

August 8, 1986 - October 18, 1988

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Past

April 19, 1983 - August 20, 1991

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
DW
DESTINATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT
DESTINATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | YCMNET ADVISORS | QUALITY PENSION MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110365 / SEC#: 801-53077

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/26/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 12/12/1984
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 5/19/1983
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/10/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


DW
DESTINATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT
DESTINATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | YCMNET ADVISORS | QUALITY PENSION MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110365 / SEC#: 801-53077

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1255 Treat Boulevard Suite 900, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 935-2900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
56

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DESTINATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,732
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,145,050,618

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Company Information


DESTINATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110365

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