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Philip C. Hu

TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY
MONROVIA, CA 91016
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CRD#: 2576527
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Professional summary


Philip Chengkuo Hu, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC located in Monrovia, California and GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC. located in Monrovia, California.

Philip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Philip has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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). Transglobal Insurance Agency, Inc.. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. ADDRESS:185 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016. NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE AGENCY, WHOLESALING VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES AND RECRUITING INSURANCE AGENTS. TITLE AND POSITION: PRESIDENT, CEO STARTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/2000 HOURS: 30 HOURS PER WEEK, SALARY. 2). GRAND RESOURCES FINANCIAL SINCE 02/2014, MANAGER, 1 HOUR PER WEEK, SALE FIXED LIFE INSURANCE, COMMISSION BASE. 3). TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC., PRESIDENT / CEO, MONROVIA, CA, FROM 05/2013, COMMISSION BASE, OVERSEAS OPERATION OF RIA ACTIVITIES. 4). INVESTORS TRUST ASSURANCE, INTRODUCER FROM 12/2014, MONROVIA, CA., 1 HOUR PER WEEK, COMMISSION BASE, CONDUCT OFFSHORE FIXED ANNUITY BUSINESS. 5). TRANS SINO, LLC. MANGER FROM 01/2015,MONROVIA, CA., 1 HOUR PER WEEK, COMMISSION BASE, CONDUCT FIXED LIFE INSURANCE BUSINESS, NOT SECURITIES RELATED. 6). Golden star Inc., DBA TransGlobal Lending, Manager from 01/2016, Monrovia, CA, 20 Hours per Month, Commission based. 7.) Globalink Securities, Inc, Registered Representative. 8. Name of outside business: Transglobal Retirement Services Inc.; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 6085 W Twain Avenue. Suite 101, Las Vegas NV 89103 USA; Description of the business: Retirement Services; Position Title: President; Responsibilities Duties: 1. Set up business model 2. Assign dedicated manager to operate the business 3. Routinely meet with dedicated manger; Start date with business: 2021-04-19; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 10; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 10; 9. Name of outside business: Transglobal Private Lending Inc Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 6085 W Twain Avenue. Suite 101 Las Vegas NV 89103 USA; Description of the business: Payroll Services; Position Title: President; Responsibilities Duties: 1. Set up business model 2. Assign dedicated manager to operate the business 3. Routinely meet with dedicated manger; Start date with business: 2022-05; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 5; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 5; 10. Name of outside business: Transglobal Payroll Services Inc.; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 6085 W Twain Avenue. Suite 101 Las Vegas NV 89103 USA; Description of the business: Payroll Services; Position Title: President; Responsibilities Duties: 1. Set up business model 2. Assign dedicated manager to operate the business 3. Routinely meet with dedicated manger; Start date with business: 2022-09-06; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 5; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 5; 11. Name of outside business: Transglobal Tax Services LLC; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 185 W Chestnut Ave Monrovia CA 91016 USA; Description of the business: Provide tax compliance and consultation services to the public.; Position Title: Manager; Responsibilities Duties: 1. Set up business model 2. Assign dedicated manager to operate the business 3. Routinely meet with dedicated manger; Start date with business: 2020-07-10; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 10; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 10; 12. Name of outside business: Transglobal Education Group; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 6085 W Twain Avenue. Suite 101, Las Vegas NV 89103 USA; Description of the business: Provide varied online classes to age 7-18 children. ; Position Title: President; Responsibilities Duties: 1. Set up business model 2. Assign dedicated manager to operate the business 3. Routinely meet with dedicated manger; Start date with business: 2021-12-02; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 5; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 5;

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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: 2002

Experience


Current

September 12, 2014 - Present

TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC

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

September 17, 2008 - Present

GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 185 W Chestnut Ave,, Monrovia, CA 91016
BD
CRD#: 29721
Monrovia, CA
Past

June 29, 2005 - December 31, 2007

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3600
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

February 2, 2005 - September 16, 2008

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
ALHAMBRA, CA
Past

April 8, 2004 - February 2, 2005

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 3, 2004 - March 30, 2004

GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29721
PASADENA, CA
Past

May 1, 2002 - January 20, 2004

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38697
PETALUMA, CA
Past

April 12, 2002 - May 10, 2002

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA
Past

February 20, 1996 - April 12, 2002

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

October 25, 1995 - February 9, 1996

UNITED SECURITIES ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36487
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

February 27, 1995 - September 28, 1995

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
(9/17/2008)
IAR
California
(9/12/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(7/27/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(10/30/2014)
IAR
Hawaii
(9/28/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/15/2019)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/24/2020)
IAR
Nevada
(6/12/2023)
RR
Nevada
(10/25/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/11/2017)
IAR
New York
(2/8/2023)
RR
New York
(8/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(11/6/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/26/2019)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/28/2023)
IAR
Texas
(5/11/2018)
RR
Utah
(10/1/2024)
IAR
Washington
(3/21/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/15/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/30/2004
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
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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