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Herbert S. Shiraishi

SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
Honolulu, HI 96814
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CRD#: 1835557
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Professional summary


Herbert Suekichi Shiraishi, who also goes by Herb Shiraishi, Herbert S Shiraishi, is a registered financial advisor currently at SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS located in Honolulu, Hawaii and INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Hilo, Hawaii.

Herbert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Herbert has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Herb Shiraishi | Herbert S Shiraishi

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) INSURANCE POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 16 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2000 ADDRESS: 1585 Kapioloani Blvd #928, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% OWNER & HAWAII LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT OF SFG, LTD. OFFERING INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES (2) SFGA LLC POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 48 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2014 ADDRESS: 1585 Kapioloani Blvd #928, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: 100& OWNER & AGENT OF SFGA LLC, A SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR (3) LANDLORD POSITION: Landlord NATURE: Real Estate Sales/Rental Properties/Property Management INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2005 ADDRESS: 1585 Kapioloani Blvd #928, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: OWNER & LANDLORD OFFERING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (4) MEDICARE SPECIALIST PRESENTING TO POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: Teaching/Coaching INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/07/2018 ADDRESS: 1585 Kapioloani Blvd #928, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDICARE SPECIALIST PRESENTING TO CLIENTS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Herbert Suekichi Shiraishi'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®
None

Experience


Current

January 17, 2014 - Present

SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

Office #1: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
RIA
CRD#: 168645
Honolulu, HI
Current

December 9, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 116 Hualalai Street #100, Hilo, HI 96720Office #2: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Hilo, HI
Past

May 31, 2013 - November 13, 2014

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

RIA
CRD#: 20804
HONOLULU, HI
Past

April 29, 2013 - December 9, 2016

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
HONOLULU, HI
Past

January 23, 2009 - May 9, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
HONOLULU, HI
Past

January 23, 2009 - May 9, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
HONOLULU, HI
Past

January 7, 2008 - January 23, 2009

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40395
HONOLULU, HI
Past

January 7, 2008 - January 23, 2009

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
HONOLULU, HI
Past

March 12, 2001 - January 29, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HONOLULU, HI
Past

September 25, 2000 - January 29, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HONOLULU, HI
Past

November 19, 1998 - September 28, 2000

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 15, 1993 - November 19, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 23, 1991 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 8, 1988 - February 11, 1992

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 8, 1988 - February 11, 1992

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
SF
SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
SFGA LLC | SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645 / SEC#: 801-107307

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2016 Terminated)

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
Arizona
(10/26/2022)
RR
California
(12/9/2016)
RR
Colorado
(6/23/2020)
IAR
Hawaii
(1/17/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(12/14/2016)
RR
Illinois
(12/9/2016)
RR
Indiana
(6/12/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(9/27/2021)
RR
Michigan
(12/9/2016)
RR
Nebraska
(10/17/2022)
RR
Nevada
(2/13/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(12/9/2016)
RR
Ohio
(4/9/2021)
RR
Oregon
(12/19/2016)
RR
Texas
(12/9/2016)
IAR
Texas
(2/5/2020)
RR
Utah
(12/9/2016)
RR
Virginia
(12/9/2016)
RR
Washington
(12/9/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/27/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
SFGA LLC | SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645 / SEC#: 801-107307

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
Mailing Address
Phone number
(808) 951-7185
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (2/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,110
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 117,832,162

Red Flags


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Company Information


SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645Honolulu, HI 96814

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