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Shao C. Lin

THE FINANCIAL ADVISORS
TUSTIN, CA 92780
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CRD#: 2652954
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Professional summary


Shao Chyi Lin, who also goes by Shao C Lin, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Tustin, California.

Shao is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Shao has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Shao C Lin

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.
100% SHAREHOLDER OF TFA. Frank Lin also holds CA CPA, real estate broker and insurance broker licenses.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 12, 1999 - Present

THE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 2522 Chambers Road, Suite 110, Tustin, CA 92780
RIA
CRD#: 135634
TUSTIN, CA
Past

February 14, 1997 - May 7, 1998

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 23, 1995 - April 22, 1996

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(5/12/1999)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/16/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE FINANCIAL ADVISORS
THE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | THE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION INC.

CRD#: 135634 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2522 Chambers Road Suite 110, Tustin, CA 92780
Mailing Address
P.o.box 51071, Irvine, CA 92619
Phone number
(714) 305-9319
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts52
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 69,155,357

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Company Information


THE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 135634Tustin, CA 92780

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