John F. Chavez

WAFD WEALTH,

SEATTLE, WA 98161

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CRD#: 2427939

Professional summary

John Francis Chavez, CFP®, who also goes by John Francis Chavez, John F Chavez, is a registered financial advisor currently at WAFD WEALTH, INC located in Seattle, Washington.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John Francis Chavez | John F Chavez

Other business activities

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I*125425 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: Innovative Concepts & Design, LLC Investment related: N Address of business: Seattle, Washington 98121 Nature of business: LLC, Position, title, association: Owner, Start date of relationship: 8/6/2019 Number of hours devoted: 10 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: This is my own personal LLC that is a Holding company for entrepreneurial ventures I will pursue in the future. I will serve as the sole member and manager of the LLC. I*125451 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: PRACTICE PERFECT GOLF SOLUTIONS, LLC Investment related: N Address of business: Seattle, Washington 98121 Nature of business: LLC, Position, title, association: Owner, Start date of relationship: 8/7/2019 Number of hours devoted: 10 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: This entity supports the pursuit of an invention with the intent to pursue intellectual property rights and manufacturing product for wholesale/retail distribution. Licensed Insurance Agent - Not Investment Related - at reported business location - Insurance Agent - 160 hours/month, 160 hours/month during securities trading hours; sale of insurance products to clients.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2005

Experience

Current

September 2, 2025 - Present

WAFD WEALTH, INC

Office #1: 1215 Fourth Avenue Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98161

RIA

CRD#: 337346

SEATTLE, WA

Past

September 25, 2000 - September 2, 2025

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

SEATTLE, WA

Past

January 9, 1995 - September 2, 2025

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

SEATTLE, WA

Past

March 22, 1994 - October 10, 1994

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Washington
(9/2/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/22/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/22/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/21/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WAFD WEALTH, INC

CRD#: 337346 / SEC#: 801-134074

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2025 120-Day Approval)

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Contact information

Main Address

1215 Fourth Avenue Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98161

Mailing Address

Phone number

(206) 467-2800

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLSOURE BROCHURE FOR WAFD WEALTH, INC. (8/29/2025)

WRAP FEE PROGRAM FOR WAFD WEALTH, INC (8/29/2025)

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John F. Chavez

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

WAFD WEALTH, INC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

EDWARD JONES

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/22/2000

Series 63

Date: 3/22/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/21/1994

Current Firm

WAFD WEALTH, INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

WAFD WEALTH, INC

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