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Shareen M. Balkey

INDEX FUND ADVISORS
Irvine, CA 92612-6566
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CRD#: 2197481
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Professional summary

Shareen Marie Balkey, who also goes by Shareen Marie Shoemaker, Shareen Shoemaker, Shareen Shoemakerbalkey, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Shareen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Shareen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 2 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Shareen Marie Shoemaker | Shareen Shoemaker | Shareen Shoemakerbalkey

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 27, 2017 - Present

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 19200 Von Karman Ave Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92612-6566
RIA
CRD#: 109143
Irvine, CA
Past

July 16, 2013 - February 3, 2017

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 12, 2012 - January 4, 2013

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

December 22, 2008 - December 31, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

December 14, 2007 - January 4, 2013

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 5, 2005 - October 15, 2007

STANCORP INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110228
ORANGE, CA
Past

November 10, 2004 - October 15, 2007

STANCORP EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19517
PORTLAND, OR
Past

October 20, 1998 - September 2, 2004

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT

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".
IF
INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.
IFA PUBLISHING, INC. | INVESTING FOR CATHOLICS | INDEXFUNDS.COM | INDEX FUNDS, INC. | INDEX FUNDS ADVISORS, INC. | INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109143 / SEC#: 801-57978

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2000 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
(3/27/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/18/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/5/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/3/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/26/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/9/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 11/20/1991
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm

IF
INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.
IFA PUBLISHING, INC. | INVESTING FOR CATHOLICS | INDEXFUNDS.COM | INDEX FUNDS, INC. | INDEX FUNDS ADVISORS, INC. | INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109143 / SEC#: 801-57978

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2000 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
19200 Von Karman Ave Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92612-6566
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 502-0050
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INDEX FUND ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A 10.08.2025 (10/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts7,146
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,329,171,931

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Company Information

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109143Irvine, CA 92612-6566

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