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Stephen E. Chen

BOLDIN ADVISORS
Mill Valley, CA 94941
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CRD#: 2385169
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Professional summary


Stephen Eliot Chen, who also goes by Steve Chen, is a registered financial advisor currently at BOLDIN ADVISORS located in Mill Valley, California.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Stephen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Chen

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) NewRetirement, Inc.; CEO; 06/2004 to present; 1 Belvedere Place, Ste 200, Mill Valley, CA 94941. Educational website [non-advisory]; Approx 50% of time.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

October 10, 2018 - Present

BOLDIN ADVISORS

Office #1: 1 Belvedere Place Suite 200, Mill Valley, CA 94941
RIA
CRD#: 294881
Mill Valley, CA
Past

December 12, 2017 - October 16, 2018

CAM INVESTOR SOLUTIONS

RIA
CRD#: 286078
SAN LEANDRO, CA

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".
BA
BOLDIN ADVISORS
BOLDIN ADVISORS | NEWRETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | NEWRETIREMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 294881 / SEC#: 801-132987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2025 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2025 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2025 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Termination Requested)

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
Arizona
(12/13/2023)
IAR
California
(10/10/2018)
IAR
Colorado
(12/21/2023)
IAR
Florida
(6/27/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(5/6/2024)
IAR
Louisiana
(3/25/2024)
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/7/2024)
IAR
Nebraska
(12/18/2023)
IAR
New York
(12/8/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(3/17/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/12/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/25/2024)
IAR
Vermont
(4/24/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(12/11/2023)
IAR
Washington
(6/12/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2024)
IAR
Wyoming
(1/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/8/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


BA
BOLDIN ADVISORS
BOLDIN ADVISORS | NEWRETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | NEWRETIREMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 294881 / SEC#: 801-132987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2025 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2025 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2025 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/10/2025 Termination Requested)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Belvedere Place Suite 200, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 462-5665
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NEWRETIREMENT DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT (9/11/2025)

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Company Information


BOLDIN ADVISORS

CRD#: 294881Mill Valley, CA 94941

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