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Cynthia J. Ghaffari

SHAREBUILDER 401K
Seattle, WA
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CRD#: 1794348
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Professional summary


Cynthia Joan Ghaffari, who also goes by C Ghaffari, Cynthia J Ghaffari, C Ghaffari Walter, Cynthia Ghaffari Walter, Cynthia Joan Walter, is a registered financial advisor currently at SHAREBUILDER 401K located in Seattle, Washington.

Cynthia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Cynthia has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7, Series 52, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


C Ghaffari | Cynthia J Ghaffari | C Ghaffari Walter | Cynthia Ghaffari Walter | Cynthia Joan Walter

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.
FRACTIONAL (1/6) OWNER OF A FARM IN MN WHICH GENERATES RENTAL INCOME.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 16, 2019 - Present

SHAREBUILDER 401K

RIA
CRD#: 300537
Seattle, WA
Past

July 13, 2016 - July 2, 2018

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SEATTLE, WA
Past

December 9, 2014 - July 2, 2018

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SEATTLE, WA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 5, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 28, 1999 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 12, 1999 - November 15, 1999

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 28, 1998 - April 12, 1999

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 16, 1993 - April 27, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

November 29, 1988 - May 20, 1993

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

March 22, 1988 - November 17, 1988

EQIS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20633

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".
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SHAREBUILDER 401K
SHAREBUILDER 401K | SHAREBUILDER ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300537 / SEC#: 801-115195

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2019 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
Washington
(7/16/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/13/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/11/2012
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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SHAREBUILDER 401K
SHAREBUILDER 401K | SHAREBUILDER ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300537 / SEC#: 801-115195

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
801 Second Ave Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing Address
801 Second Ave Suite 1400, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone number
(425) 213-9035
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SBA ADVII 2025 (6/3/2025)

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Company Information


SHAREBUILDER 401K

CRD#: 300537Seattle, WA

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