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Pay-min I. Chang

TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY
MONROVIA, CA 91016
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CRD#: 2299701
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Professional summary


Pay-min Irene Chang, CFP®, who also goes by Irene Chang, Paymin Irene Chang, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC located in Monrovia, California and GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC. located in Fremont, California.

Pay-min is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Pay-min has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Irene Chang | Paymin Irene Chang

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.) ANG FINANCIAL SERVICES, PRESIDENT, FROM AUGUST 15, 2007, PRESIDENT, 100 HRS/MO., COMMISSION/SALARY. SELL FIXED LIFE, FIXED ANNUITIES, AND HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS. NOT SECURITIES RELATED. 2.) TRANSGLOBAL INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., FIXED INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES PRODUCT PRODUCER FROM MARCH 29, 2007, 40 HOURS PER MONTH, COMMISSION BASED. 3.) TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC, IAR FROM JULY 25, 2014, 40 HOURS PER MONTH, FEE BASED STRUCTURE PAYOUT. SECURITIES RELATED BUSINESS. 4.) GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

September 12, 2014 - Present

TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 185 W Chestnut Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
RIA
CRD#: 168709
MONROVIA, CA
Current

April 4, 2007 - Present

GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3340 Walnut Ave. Ste 275, Fremont, CA 94538
BD
CRD#: 29721
Fremont, CA
Past

October 25, 2006 - March 27, 2007

FORTUNE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40821
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

March 23, 2006 - October 17, 2006

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
ALVISO, CA
Past

September 10, 2004 - March 13, 2006

SINOPAC FINANCIAL SERVICES (USA) LTD.

BD
CRD#: 106464
INDUSTRY, CA
Past

November 8, 2002 - March 4, 2004

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 22, 2001 - October 9, 2002

ELECTRONIC TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37453
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 1999 - May 3, 1999

GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29721
PASADENA, CA
Past

July 16, 1997 - February 23, 2001

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past

September 15, 1994 - September 3, 1996

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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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TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC
TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC | TRANSPACIFIC FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 168709 / SEC#: 801-129096

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/18/2024 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 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
California
(4/4/2007)
IAR
California
(9/12/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/17/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/9/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC
TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC | TRANSPACIFIC FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 168709 / SEC#: 801-129096

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/18/2024 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
185 W Chestnut Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Mailing Address
Phone number
(626) 447-7888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
29

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TGA BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts226
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,814,305

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Company Information


TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 168709Monrovia, CA 91016

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