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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


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.
BUSER BROTHERS REAL ESTATE. NOT SECURITIES INVESTMENT-RELATED. PO BOX 104, ORINDA, CA 94563. REAL ESTATE BROKER. PARTNER AS OF 1992. 40 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADE HOURS. DUTIES ARE REAL ESTATE BROKER.

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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: 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


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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

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

Documents


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Company Information


GOLDEN GATE ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 133057Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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