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Kiho Choi
CWM
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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CRD#: 2662261
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Professional summary
Kiho Choi, who also goes by Ki H Choi, Ki Ho Choi, is a registered financial advisor currently at CWM, LLC located in Lake Forest, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Lake Forest, California.
Kiho is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Kiho has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ki H Choi | Ki Ho Choi
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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OBUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 04/1996; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2;POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWMDBA CARSON PARTNERS - CRD # 155344; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTADVISORY FIRM THAT PROVIDES PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING, AND ADDITIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR / INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DUTRADING HOURS: 32; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO CLIENTS WHEN NEEDED; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CHOI FINANCIAPLANNING, INC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR TAX PURPOSES FOR MY SECURITIES BUSSTART DATE: 03/2003; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; BDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: I USE THIS S CORP ENTITY TO TRANSFER MY COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY FEES TO FOR TAX PURPOSES, ONCE I AM PAID THROUGH MYPERSONAL CHECKING; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: TWIN PINES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCNATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 01/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: WEALTH ADVISOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEAPX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDING ADVISORY AND SECURITIES SERVICES TO CLIENTS WHEN NEEDED;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 6, 2025 - Present
CWM, LLC
Office #1: 1 Orchard Rd, Ste. 230, Lake Forest, CA 92630RIA
CRD#: 155344
Lake Forest, CA
Current
January 6, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1 Orchard Road #230, Lake Forest, CA 92630BD
CRD#: 13572
Lake Forest, CA
Past
June 14, 2024 - January 8, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past
February 11, 1997 - January 17, 2025
HAUSSMANN FINANCIAL INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110747
Lake Forest, CA
Past
October 3, 1996 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past
December 18, 1995 - September 3, 1996
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
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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CWM, LLC
22 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RFC FINANCIAL PLANNERS | RETIREMENT PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT EXTENDER | RBV WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RANDALL & POBAR, LLC | PRICE FINANCIAL GROUP | PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | PLATINUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE WEALTH | PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP | PILLAR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PETERMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | PETERMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | PESTA & PESTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARSONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARISH WEALTH PARTNERS | PANGEA WEALTH | OVATION WEALTH ADVISORS | OSL, INC | OLIVIER GROUP INNOVATIVE WEALTH PLANNERS | OGDEN WEALTH | OAKESON STEINER WEALTH & RETIREMENT | NWCM | NICHOLS WEALTH PARTNERS | NETWORTH FINANCIAL, INC | NESSO WEALTH | NAVION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NAVIGUIDE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | NAUTICA WEALTH ADVISORS | MORGAN WEALTH | MITLIN FINANCIAL | MELERINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MEIKLE FINANCIAL GROUP | MEATH WEALTH ADVISORS | MAMMOTH FINANCIAL | MAIN STREET FINANCIAL LIFE ADVISORS, LLC | MAG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LUND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LOTUS BRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIONS GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | LIONS GATE WEALTH | LATITUDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LATITUDE WEALTH | LANE BROTHERS INVESTMENT COUNSEL | LANE BROTHERS & COMPANY, INC | LANE BROTHERS & CO. | KUHLMANN FINANCIAL | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL | KANAI WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KABAREC FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JON BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP | JACOB WILLIAM ADVISORY | INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HORIZON FINANCIAL GROUP | HOLLAR WEALTH | HOFFMEYER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIRST FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE PLANNING | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | HARRISON WALLACE FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD | HARRISON WALLACE | HAL-OTEY FINANCIAL | HAL OTEY FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT & RETIREMENT PLANNING | GWA | GRIMM-SCHLIPMAN FINANCIAL | GRAVES FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRANITE WEALTH STRATEGIES | GOLD FAMILY WEALTH | GERTSEMA WEALTH ADVISORS | GERTSEMA WEALTH | GEIST FAMILY WEALTH | GAAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | FORTIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FLP FINANCIAL | FLASHPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE PLANNING, INC. | FINANCIAL IMPACT ADVISORS | FFR WEALTH TEAM | FCM FINANCIAL PLANNING | FCM FINANCIAL | FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | EQUITY PLANNING INC | EQUANIMITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENTIRETY | DYNAMIC LEGACY PLANNING | DSF WEALTH MGMT | DSF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DRIVEN WEALTH STRATEGIES | DORHOUT RETIREMENT SERVICES | DILLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | DIAMOND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND WEALTH ADVISORS | DENVER CAPITAL GROUP | CWMG-WEST DES MOINES | CWMG - WALTHAM | CWMG - COLORADO SPRINGS | CWMG | CWM, LLC | CULTIVATE WEALTH, LLC | CRESCENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | COLLECTIVE ADVISORS | CODY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CLEAR RESOURCE GROUP | CLARITY WEALTH | CHESSMAN WEALTH STRATEGIES | CARSON WEALTH-TRUE NORTH FINANCIAL | CARSON WEALTH-THE SHOBE FINANCIAL GROUP | CARSON WEALTH-FISHER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CARSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | CARSON WEALTH | CARSON PARTNERS | CARSON INSTITUTIONAL ALLIANCE (CIA) | CARSON INSTITUTIONAL | CARSON GROUP PARTNERS | CARSON GROUP HOLDINGS | CARSON GROUP | CARSON | CADWELL WEALTH | BUTTERWORTH FINANCIAL GROUP | BUCKLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | BUCKLEY | BRIDGES PRIVATE WEALTH | BOSTON RETIREMENT GROUP | BMY WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | BMY WEALTH | BLUEPRINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLOOM WEALTH ADVISORS | BENDER FINANCIAL | BARRINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVERY WEALTH, INC. | ASSET ADVISORS, LLC | ASPIRE FINANCIAL PLANNING | ART OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | ARMSTRONG PURSELLEY WEATH MANAGEMENT GROUP | ARMSTRONG PURSELLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | APTUS WEALTH PLANNING | APTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | APPLIED FINANCIAL PLANNING | APPLIED FINANCIAL | ALLGOOD FINANCIAL ADVISORY | ALEXANDER LEGACY PRIVATE WEALTH | ALBRITTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANCED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | ABBS RETIREMENT PLANNING ADVISORS | ABARIS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ABARIS FINANCIAL GROUP | AAM FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENTS | 360° WEALTH ADVISOR...
CRD#: 155344 / SEC#: 801-72037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2011 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Alabama(1/6/2025)
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Arizona(1/6/2025)
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Arkansas(1/6/2025)
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California(1/6/2025)
IAR
California(1/6/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/6/2025)
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Florida(1/6/2025)
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Hawaii(1/6/2025)
RR
Idaho(1/6/2025)
RR
Illinois(1/6/2025)
RR
Indiana(1/6/2025)
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Maine(1/6/2025)
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Michigan(1/6/2025)
RR
Mississippi(1/6/2025)
RR
Montana(1/6/2025)
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Nevada(1/6/2025)
RR
New Mexico(1/6/2025)
RR
New York(1/6/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/8/2025)
RR
Ohio(1/6/2025)
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Oregon(1/6/2025)
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Pennsylvania(1/6/2025)
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South Carolina(1/6/2025)
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Texas(1/6/2025)
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Virginia(1/6/2025)
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Washington(1/6/2025)
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Wisconsin(1/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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CWM, LLC
22 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RFC FINANCIAL PLANNERS | RETIREMENT PLANNING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT EXTENDER | RBV WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RANDALL & POBAR, LLC | PRICE FINANCIAL GROUP | PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | PLATINUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE WEALTH | PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP | PILLAR FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PETERMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | PETERMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | PESTA & PESTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARSONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARISH WEALTH PARTNERS | PANGEA WEALTH | OVATION WEALTH ADVISORS | OSL, INC | OLIVIER GROUP INNOVATIVE WEALTH PLANNERS | OGDEN WEALTH | OAKESON STEINER WEALTH & RETIREMENT | NWCM | NICHOLS WEALTH PARTNERS | NETWORTH FINANCIAL, INC | NESSO WEALTH | NAVION FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NAVIGUIDE WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | NAUTICA WEALTH ADVISORS | MORGAN WEALTH | MITLIN FINANCIAL | MELERINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MEIKLE FINANCIAL GROUP | MEATH WEALTH ADVISORS | MAMMOTH FINANCIAL | MAIN STREET FINANCIAL LIFE ADVISORS, LLC | MAG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LUND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LOTUS BRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIONS GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | LIONS GATE WEALTH | LATITUDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LATITUDE WEALTH | LANE BROTHERS INVESTMENT COUNSEL | LANE BROTHERS & COMPANY, INC | LANE BROTHERS & CO. | KUHLMANN FINANCIAL | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL | KANAI WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KABAREC FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JON BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP | JACOB WILLIAM ADVISORY | INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HORIZON FINANCIAL GROUP | HOLLAR WEALTH | HOFFMEYER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIRST FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE PLANNING | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | HARRISON WALLACE FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD | HARRISON WALLACE | HAL-OTEY FINANCIAL | HAL OTEY FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT & RETIREMENT PLANNING | GWA | GRIMM-SCHLIPMAN FINANCIAL | GRAVES FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRANITE WEALTH STRATEGIES | GOLD FAMILY WEALTH | GERTSEMA WEALTH ADVISORS | GERTSEMA WEALTH | GEIST FAMILY WEALTH | GAAM WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | FORTIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FLP FINANCIAL | FLASHPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. | FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE PLANNING, INC. | FINANCIAL IMPACT ADVISORS | FFR WEALTH TEAM | FCM FINANCIAL PLANNING | FCM FINANCIAL | FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | EQUITY PLANNING INC | EQUANIMITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENTIRETY | DYNAMIC LEGACY PLANNING | DSF WEALTH MGMT | DSF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DRIVEN WEALTH STRATEGIES | DORHOUT RETIREMENT SERVICES | DILLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | DIAMOND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND WEALTH ADVISORS | DENVER CAPITAL GROUP | CWMG-WEST DES MOINES | CWMG - WALTHAM | CWMG - COLORADO SPRINGS | CWMG | CWM, LLC | CULTIVATE WEALTH, LLC | CRESCENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | COLLECTIVE ADVISORS | CODY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CLEAR RESOURCE GROUP | CLARITY WEALTH | CHESSMAN WEALTH STRATEGIES | CARSON WEALTH-TRUE NORTH FINANCIAL | CARSON WEALTH-THE SHOBE FINANCIAL GROUP | CARSON WEALTH-FISHER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CARSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | CARSON WEALTH | CARSON PARTNERS | CARSON INSTITUTIONAL ALLIANCE (CIA) | CARSON INSTITUTIONAL | CARSON GROUP PARTNERS | CARSON GROUP HOLDINGS | CARSON GROUP | CARSON | CADWELL WEALTH | BUTTERWORTH FINANCIAL GROUP | BUCKLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | BUCKLEY | BRIDGES PRIVATE WEALTH | BOSTON RETIREMENT GROUP | BMY WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | BMY WEALTH | BLUEPRINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLOOM WEALTH ADVISORS | BENDER FINANCIAL | BARRINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVERY WEALTH, INC. | ASSET ADVISORS, LLC | ASPIRE FINANCIAL PLANNING | ART OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | ARMSTRONG PURSELLEY WEATH MANAGEMENT GROUP | ARMSTRONG PURSELLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | APTUS WEALTH PLANNING | APTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | APPLIED FINANCIAL PLANNING | APPLIED FINANCIAL | ALLGOOD FINANCIAL ADVISORY | ALEXANDER LEGACY PRIVATE WEALTH | ALBRITTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANCED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | ABBS RETIREMENT PLANNING ADVISORS | ABARIS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ABARIS FINANCIAL GROUP | AAM FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENTS | 360° WEALTH ADVISOR...
CRD#: 155344 / SEC#: 801-72037
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Contact information
Main Address
14600 Branch St., Omaha, NE 68154
Mailing Address
Phone number
(402) 330-0808
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,314
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 124,944 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 33,775,526,748 |
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