KC

Kun I. Choi

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CRD#: 2402683
KC

Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kun In Choi, who also goes by Kenny Kunin Choi, Kun I Choi, was a registered financial professional .

Kun is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Kun had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kenny Kunin Choi | Kun I Choi

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 15, 2011 - January 29, 2013

GOLD COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 110925
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Past

February 28, 2005 - May 1, 2009

ETECH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104195
PASADENA, CA
Past

October 16, 2001 - January 21, 2004

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

December 4, 1997 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 4, 1997 - August 23, 2001

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GC
GOLD COAST SECURITIES, INC.
GOLD COAST ADVISORY | GOLD COAST SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 110925 / SEC#: 801-60090, 8-53148

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2012 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/23/2012 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/16/2025 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2012 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/6/2012 Approved)
BD
Termination Requested by SEC on 12/31/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
275 E. Hillcrest Drive, Suite 225, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 496-3660
Established
Delaware since 01/17/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
11

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HO, TAE POMCEO/CFO/CLO/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/DIRECTOR2857540
TAMANO, SALLY YIPSVP, COO, DIRECTOR1993133

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts50
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 37,393,957

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


GOLD COAST SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 110925

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