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Hung H. Chen

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO.
New York, NY 10005
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CRD#: 1259993
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Professional summary


Hung Hung Chen, who also goes by David Hung Chen, David Chen, Hung David Chen, is a registered financial professional currently at R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. located in New York, New York.

Hung is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Hung has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David Hung Chen | David Chen | Hung David Chen

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 2, 2023 - Present

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

Office #1: 40 Wall St, New York, NY 10005
RIA
BD
CRD#: 2498
New York, NY
Past

October 2, 2013 - May 5, 2023

CATHAY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21821
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 2, 2010 - October 26, 2011

CATHAY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21821
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 31, 2008 - July 10, 2008

GRACE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 104133
WILLISTON PARK, NY
Past

February 6, 2004 - January 18, 2006

CATHAY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21821
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 1999 - February 6, 2002

SCHONFELD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23304
JERICHO, NY
Past

July 23, 1998 - November 8, 1999

ELECTRONIC TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37453
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 1997 - July 16, 1998

ON-SITE TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30271
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

April 4, 1996 - May 15, 1997

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 25, 1995 - March 29, 1996

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

June 20, 1994 - September 26, 1995

SOGOTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17912
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

July 21, 1993 - May 31, 1994

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

October 15, 1992 - March 2, 1993

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

June 1, 1992 - September 30, 1992

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

February 4, 1991 - June 1, 1992

CITICORP FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14675
Past

January 26, 1990 - January 15, 1991

CATHAY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21821
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 23, 1986 - February 2, 1988

CHURCHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10343

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".
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(6/5/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(11/27/2024)
RR
Delaware
(3/4/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/5/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/5/2024)
RR
Nevada
(6/5/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(6/5/2024)
RR
New York
(11/2/2023)
RR
Ohio
(6/5/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/5/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico
(12/19/2024)
RR
Texas
(3/4/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/23/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/17/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/14/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/11/1990
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
40 Wall Street 36th Floor Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
40 Wall Street Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Phone number
(212) 293-9090
Established
New York since 05/21/1976
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
80

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

R F LAFFERTY ADV PART 2A REVISED JULY 1 2025 (7/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HACKEL, HENRYPRESIDENT232894
CROCKETT, RICHARD HUNTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
HACKEL, ROBERT MATTHEWVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF RIA2626413

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts175
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 153,036,482

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration2

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Company Information


R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

CRD#: 2498New York, NY 10005

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