Gina R. Chironis

APELLA WEALTH

Irvine, CA 92618-4683

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CRD#: 1182589

Professional summary

Gina R. Chironis, who also goes by Gina Richards Chironis, Gina Deanne Richards, Gina Weinhuff, is a registered financial advisor currently at APELLA WEALTH located in Irvine, California.

Gina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Gina has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Gina Richards Chironis | Gina Deanne Richards | Gina Weinhuff

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

April 5, 2023 - Present

APELLA WEALTH

Office #1: 9110 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618-4683

RIA

CRD#: 171106

Irvine, CA

Past

April 30, 2010 - April 13, 2023

CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 153258

IRVINE, CA

Past

September 9, 2009 - March 29, 2010

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105644

IRVINE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

California
(4/5/2023)

IAR

Connecticut
(4/5/2023)

IAR

Texas
(7/8/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/17/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

APELLA WEALTH

APELLA CAPITAL | APELLA WEALTH | APELLA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 171106 / SEC#: 801-79650

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2014 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

65 Memorial Drive Suite C340, West Hartford, CT 06107

Mailing Address

Phone number

(860) 785-2260

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

140

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APELLA WEALTH PART 2A OCTOBER 2025 (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	19,172
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,953,076,688

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
03/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
04/30/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Gina R. Chironis

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

APELLA WEALTH

CLARITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

APELLA WEALTH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/17/2008

Current Firm

APELLA WEALTH

Contact information

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

APELLA WEALTH

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