Steve C. Kim
ORBIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458
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CRD#: 2228392
Professional summary
Steve Chong Young Kim, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ORBIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Peterborough, New Hampshire and GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Steve is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Steve has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) GRAND MONADNOCK ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP; NOT INVT REL; 25 MAIN STREET, PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458; ROTARY CLUB; SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE; START 05/2024; 0.25 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; COMMUNITY SERVICE, AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. 2) HCB SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 25 MAIN STREET, PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458; 855 HANOVER STREET #1299, MANCHESTER, NH 03104; HEALTH INSURANCE; MANAGING PARTNER/OWNER; START 03/2018; 5 HOURS PER MONTH; 5 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SALES OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICARE. 3) MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; INVESTMENT RELATED; 452 OLD STREET ROAD, PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458; CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE; START 07/2019; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; 2 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; REVIEW HOSPITAL INVESTMENTS. 4) ORBIS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC; INV RELATED; Peterborough, NH; S-CORP; PRESIDENT; START 04/2021; 2-3 HOURS PER MONTH; 2-3 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; RIA sales and service. 5) THE COLONIAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; NOT INV RELATED; 95 MAIN ST, KENE, NH 03431; NON-PROFIT; BOARD MEMBER; START 07/2023; 6 HOURS PER MONTH; 3 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; NONPPROFIT THEATER HOSTING INDEPENDENT FILMS AND DIVERSE LIVE PERFORMACES. ATTEND MEETINGS, SUPPORT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. 6) MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; INV-RELATED; 45 MAIN STREET, SUITE 205, PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458; 40 SCHOOL STREET, SUITE 3, GREENFIELD, MA 01301; BOARD OF TRUSTEES; START 12/2023; 2 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; ATTEND MEETINGS AND ASK GOOD QUESTIONS. 7) MONADNOCK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL; INV-RELATED; 45 MAIN STREET, SUITE 205, PETERBOROUGH, NH 03458; 40 SCHOOL STREET, SUITE 3, GREENFIELD, MA 01301; FINANCE COMMITTEE; START 2/2024; 2 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; REVIEW FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE HOSPITAL AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS. 8) Gradient Securities; Investment related; Arden Hills, MN; Registered Representative; Start 02/2015; sales and service of securities products; 110 hours per month; 55 during securities trading. 9) ORBIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; 324 MAIN ST, SECOND FLOOR, GREENFIELD, MA 01301; OWNER; START 08/2024; FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT; 30 HRS/MO; 30 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; PROVIDES FINANCIAL ADVICE. 10) MONADNOCK REGIONAL FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY SERVICES, INC.; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 64 MAIN ST, KEENE, NH 03431; BOARD CHAIR; START 5/2025; 1 HOUR/MO; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; FACILITATES QUARTERLY MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS AND STAFF OF MRFFFS TO FULFILL ITS MISSION. 11) MONADNOCK COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER (MCSC); NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 64 MAIN ST, KEENE, NH 03431; BOARD MEMBER; START11/2025; 1 HOUR/MO; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2021
Experience
Current
October 2, 2024 - Present
ORBIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 45 Main Street Suite 205, Peterborough, NH 03458Office #2: 324 Main St Second Floor, Greenfield, MA 01301RIA
CRD#: 332287
PETERBOROUGH, NH
Current
February 13, 2015 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 324 Main St, Greenfield, MA 01301Office #2: 45 Main Street Suite 205, Peterborough, NH 03458RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Greenfield, MA
Past
February 17, 2015 - May 23, 2025
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 127701
Peterborough, NH
Past
January 12, 2015 - January 20, 2015
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 41533
ORANGE, CA
Past
November 1, 2013 - December 10, 2014
WADDELL & REED
RIA
CRD#: 866
BEDFORD, NH
Past
October 2, 2013 - December 10, 2014
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
BEDFORD, NH
Past
April 5, 2006 - April 23, 2013
MIZUHO SECURITIES USA LLC
BD
CRD#: 19647
NEW YORK, NY
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(10/12/2016)
RR
California(10/3/2016)
RR
Connecticut(9/13/2022)
RR
District of Columbia(7/14/2022)
RR
Florida(1/10/2019)
RR
Georgia(6/26/2018)
RR
Hawaii(2/10/2022)
RR
Idaho(2/11/2022)
RR
Kansas(10/3/2023)
RR
Maine(1/10/2019)
RR
Maryland(7/20/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(9/15/2015)
IAR
Massachusetts(1/2/2025)
RR
Missouri(10/9/2023)
RR
Montana(7/15/2024)
RR
Nebraska(7/11/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(2/13/2015)
IAR
New Hampshire(10/2/2024)
RR
New York(2/13/2015)
RR
North Carolina(6/20/2019)
RR
Ohio(2/13/2015)
RR
South Carolina(8/13/2024)
RR
Texas(10/1/2020)
RR
Vermont(9/15/2015)
IAR
Vermont(11/5/2025)
RR
Virginia(7/14/2022)
RR
Washington(2/10/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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ORBIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ORBIS FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | ORBIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 332287 / SEC#:
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Approved)New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2024 Approved)Vermont
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Contact information
Main Address
45 Main Street Suite 205, Peterborough, NH 03458
Mailing Address
Phone number
(603) 563-0265
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 308 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 62,751,169 |
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