Hyung J. Kim
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
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CRD#: 1685565
Professional summary
Hyung Jin Kim, CFP®, who also goes by Hyung J Kim, is a registered financial advisor currently at DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Los Angeles, California and DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Los Angeles, California.
Hyung is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Hyung has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Hyung J Kim
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2004
Experience
Current
September 13, 2023 - Present
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3731 Wilshire Blvd Suite 612, Los Angeles, CA 90010RIA
CRD#: 326060
LOS ANGELES, CA
Current
November 12, 2024 - Present
DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 3731 Wilshire Blvd Suite 612, Los Angeles, CA 90010BD
CRD#: 155576
Los Angeles, CA
Past
August 25, 2023 - December 31, 2023
DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 155576
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
February 16, 2016 - March 3, 2021
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
BD
CRD#: 104100
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
April 25, 2014 - December 31, 2023
KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 170571
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
March 25, 2005 - April 25, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
February 18, 2005 - April 25, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
July 1, 2003 - February 18, 2005
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
December 8, 1999 - July 1, 2003
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 2, 1998 - November 5, 1999
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RESILIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RANCHO PRIVATE WEALTH | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2023 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(9/13/2023)
IAR
Texas(11/8/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/13/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RESILIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RANCHO PRIVATE WEALTH | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
9017 S Riverside Dr. Suite 210, Sandy, UT 84070
Mailing Address
Phone number
(801) 890-7577
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
171
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,318 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,206,698,268 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2026 | ||
| 09/25/2024 |
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