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Echo Chiaping Chien

THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP
SAN RAFAEL, CA
·CRD# 2750051·30 years experience

Professional Summary

Echo Chiaping Chien, who also goes by Echo C Chien, Echo Chien, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC located in San Rafael, California and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Houston, Texas. Echo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Echo has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series...

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Other Aliases

Echo C Chien, Echo Chien

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Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC·CRD# 111639
RIA
100 Smith Ranch Road Suite 110, San Rafael, CA 94903
July 23, 2024 - Present
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 44856
BD
1. 6901 Corporate Drive #128, Houston, TX 770362. 100 Smith Ranch Road Suite 110, San Rafael, CA 949033. 6190 Powers Ferry Road Nw, Atlanta, GA 30339
December 4, 2024 - Present
PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES·CRD# 13980
RIA
San Rafael, CA
November 11, 2013 - January 19, 2025
PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES·CRD# 13980
BD
San Rafael, CA
November 11, 2013 - February 18, 2025
EAST / WEST SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 157346
BD
San Francisco, CA
December 5, 2011 - December 20, 2013
EAST/WEST SECURITIES CO.·CRD# 10038
BD
San Francisco, CA
April 13, 2011 - March 2, 2012
MANDARIN PACIFIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 145768
RIA
San Francisco, CA
March 12, 2008 - December 31, 2011
WHITE PACIFIC INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES·CRD# 130339
RIA
San Francisco, CA
September 13, 2004 - December 31, 2007
WHITE PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 42505
BD
San Francisco, CA
July 31, 2000 - December 31, 2011
ACUMENT SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7661
BD
San Francisco, CA
June 20, 1996 - July 31, 2000

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Current Firm

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THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

LENT, RAYMOND LAWRENCE | THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | RAYMOND LAWRENCE LENT DBA THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PLACER PARTNERS XVI - XVII

CRD#: 111639 / SEC#: 801-62638
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2004 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (1/13/2004 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

100 Smith Ranch Road Suite 110, San Rafael, CA 94903

Phone Number

(415) 460-1990

# of Employees

8

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PUTNEY REVISED PART II OF FORM ADV APRIL 2025 (6/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

948

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$205,409,186

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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.

Chief Compliance Officer for The Putney Financial Group - Affiliated Registered Investment Advisory firm. Business Phone: 510-672-15,100 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903, Website: putneyfinancial.com Position: Officer. Percent Ownership: 0 %, Approximate Hours Worked Weekly: 10 Rental Property, El Cerrito, CA 94530, Owner, 0 hours per month during trading hours, Start date 5/2021. Legacy Bridge Financial LLC, San Rafael, CA 91903. General consulting services and commission pass-through. Start date: 01/2025.

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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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THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

LENT, RAYMOND LAWRENCE | THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | RAYMOND LAWRENCE LENT DBA THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PLACER PARTNERS XVI - XVII

CRD#: 111639 / SEC#: 801-62638
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2004 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (1/13/2004 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
California
(7/23/2024)
RR
California
(12/4/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 2010About the Series 24 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1999About the Series 4 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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