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Jonathan W. Cheng

BREAKWATER INVESTMENT GROUP
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
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CRD#: 2067921
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Professional summary


Jonathan Wee Cheng, CFP®, who also goes by Jonathan W Cheng, is a registered financial advisor currently at BREAKWATER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Jonathan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Jonathan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jonathan W Cheng

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 - GEE ENERGY ENTERPRISES, LLC - ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOPERS IN GREEN ENERGY PROJECT FINANCING - 2 HRS/WK - EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBER - START DATE: 08/2013 - RENO, NV - NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITY 2 - KAMAKA, LLC - ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOPERS IN GREEN ENERGY PROJECT FINANCING - 8 HRS/WK - CFOR - START DATE: 08/2013 - RENO, NV - NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITY 3 - BLUE SKY GROWLIGHTS, LLC - AGRICULTURAL GROW LIGHTS - WORKING TO COMMERCIALIZE TWO PATENTS IN THE GROW LIGHT INDUSTRY - 2 HRS/WK - EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBER - START DATE: 07/2010 - RENO, NV - NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITY 4 - AVARIS - LED AND INDUCTION LIGHTING - 8 HR/WK - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - START DATE: 05/2013 - RENO, NV - NON-INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITY

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®

Experience


Current

July 15, 2004 - Present

BREAKWATER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128747
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 12, 1991 - July 22, 1992

INTREPID SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19311
Past

July 11, 1990 - February 5, 1991

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421

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
(7/15/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/25/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BI
BREAKWATER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
BREAKWATER INVESTMENT GROUP | BREAKWATER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 128747 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2004 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Newport Beach, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 812-6945
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts53
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 61,913,551

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Company Information


BREAKWATER INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 128747Newport Beach, CA

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