AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
MT

Ma A. Tapang

CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1280530
MT

Professional summary


Ma Asuncion Mendoza Tapang, CFP®, who also goes by Maria M Tapang, Maria Tapang, Siony Tapang, Slony Tapang, is a registered financial advisor currently at CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS located in Long Beach, California and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Burbank, California.

Ma is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Ma has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Income Management
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Maria M Tapang | Maria Tapang | Siony Tapang | Slony Tapang

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1)Name of Business: Good Earth Investments LLC Address: 2015 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91506, United States Activity Type: Rental Real Estate Position/Title: Owner/Proprietor Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 05/01/2018 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2-10 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: I formed a single member LLC to invest in rental real estate. (2)Name of Business: Good Earth Investments, LLC Address: 2015 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506, United States Activity Type: Personal/Private Investment Position/Title: Owner/Proprietor Investment Related: No Start Date: 03/10/2022 Hours per month devoted to this business: 0-1 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: I will manage the property until liquidation. (3)Name of Business: Maria Tapang & Associates Address: 2015 W Burbank Blvd. , Burbank, CA, 91506, United States Title: Owner/Proprietor, Not Investment Related; Start Date: 01/02/1995 Hours per month devoted to this business: 41-80 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: Prepare Income Tax returns. (4) Office Subleasing in Burbank; Owner, Subleasing of an attached office space, not investment related; 2 hours per month/0 during trading hours. Start date 01/2000. 2015 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506 (5) OIG Azloa FS, LLC (Origin Investments), Investor in limited partnership-Real Estate Rental, Chicago IL, 60601, 1 hour per month, 0 zero during trading hours. Start Date: 11/2024

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ma Asuncion Mendoza Tapang's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
CFP®

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

August 6, 2024 - Present

CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 111 W. Ocean Blvd 4th Floor, Long Beach, CA, 90802
RIA
CRD#: 330731
LONG BEACH, CA
Current

August 5, 2024 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2015 West Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506Office #2: 111 W. Ocean Blvd 4th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802
BD
CRD#: 44856
Burbank, CA
Past

January 2, 2009 - August 2, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Burbank, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
Burbank, CA
Past

May 31, 1988 - August 2, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Burbank, CA
Past

July 9, 1986 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL ADVISORS JAPAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11176
Past

July 26, 1984 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

July 26, 1984 - June 10, 1988

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

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".
CW
CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS
CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS | TRITON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. | TRITON WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 330731 / SEC#: 801-130283

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2024 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
(8/5/2024)
IAR
California
(8/6/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/5/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/5/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/27/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/29/1991
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CW
CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS
CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS | TRITON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. | TRITON WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 330731 / SEC#: 801-130283

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2024 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
111 W. Ocean Blvd 4th Floor, Long Beach, CA, 90802
Mailing Address
Phone number
(562) 735-3875
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A AUGUST 2024 (10/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,466
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 410,242,734

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


CRUX WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 330731Long Beach, CA 90802

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Ma Tapang

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Contact information


xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Similar Advisors


Jon Derek Neuhaus
Jon NeuhausAdvisorCheck Check Mark
MORGAN STANLEY
IAR
RR
El Segundo, CA
Kenneth Hickman
Kenneth HickmanAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Brea, CA
Ryan Anthony Gallo
Ryan GalloAdvisorCheck Check Mark
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
IAR
RR
FULLERTON, CA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics