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Douglas Arnold Buser

Douglas A. Buser

GOLDEN GATE ADVISORS
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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CRD#: 2820706
Douglas Arnold Buser

Professional summary

Douglas Arnold Buser, CFP®, who also goes by Douglas Buser, is a registered financial advisor currently at GOLDEN GATE ADVISORS, INC located in Walnut Creek, California.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Douglas has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 7 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Douglas Buser

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2000

Experience

Current

November 1, 1996 - Present

GOLDEN GATE ADVISORS, INC

Office #1: 1990 N. California Blvd., Suite 800, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 133057
Walnut Creek, CA

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
California
(11/1/1996)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/22/1996
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

GG
GOLDEN GATE ADVISORS, INC
GOLDEN GATE ADVISORS, INC | GOLDEN GATE ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 133057 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/1996 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1990 N. California Blvd., Suite 800, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 6446, San Diego, CA 92166
Phone number
(925) 930-3912
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information

GOLDEN GATE ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 133057Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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