Chad A. Azara

ASSETMARK

Tega Cay, SC

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CRD#: 2843382

Professional summary

Chad Allen Azara, AIF®, who also goes by Chad A Azara, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASSETMARK, INC. located in Tega Cay, South Carolina and ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Chad has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Chad A Azara

Other business activities

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1) ASSETMARK FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY) - IN CONCORD, CA - INVESTMENT RELATED - EMPLOYMENT START DATE 8/2024 - 160 HRS / MONTHLY - VP, HEAD OF RETIREMENT SERVICES SALES & STRATEGY OF ASSETMARK, INC. - A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER - IN CONCORD CA - AFFILIATE OF ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC. - INVESTMENT RELATED. 2) MAGNOLIA ESTATES SENIOR COMMUNITY - IN CLOVER, SC - SENIOR CARE COMMUNITY - PARTNER - START DATE 6/2024 - 6 HRS/ MONTHLY - 0 HOURS DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS - PROVIDE INSIGHT, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS 3) AGORA HOME CARE - IN CHARLOTTE, NC - HOME CARE SERVICES - VP - START DATE 1/2022 - 0 HRS/ MONTHLY - 0 HOURS DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS - NO DUTIES, NAMED VP IN ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR SUCCESSION PLANNING

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

September 25, 2025 - Present

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109018

Tega Cay, SC

Current

September 25, 2024 - Present

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

Office #1: 3200 N. Central Avenue 7th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85012-2426

CRD#: 169804

Phoenix, AZ

Past

March 6, 2019 - September 20, 2024

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 130390

RALEIGH, NC

Past

August 19, 2016 - October 9, 2017

FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 104189

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

July 31, 2013 - May 26, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

NORWICH, NY

Past

May 3, 2006 - January 23, 2013

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

June 22, 1998 - May 24, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

July 8, 1997 - May 6, 1998

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ASSETMARK, INC.

CRD#: 109018 / SEC#: 801-56323

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/1999 Approved)

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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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South Carolina
(9/25/2024)

IAR

South Carolina
(9/25/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/25/2025

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/4/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/9/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/16/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/5/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSETMARK, INC.

CRD#: 109018 / SEC#: 801-56323

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/1999 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1655 Grant Street 10th Floor, Concord, CA 94520-2445

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 664-5345

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

735

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ASSETMARK RETIREMENT DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

REFERRAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

PLATFORM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

BANK AND TRUST COMPANY PLATFORM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/17/2025)

ASSETMARK, INC. PART 2A (11/17/2025)

EFFICIENT EDGE RETIREREADY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

EFFICIENT EDGE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	410,749
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 77,412,781,198

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/19/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/06/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Chad A. Azara

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Chad Allen Azara's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ASSETMARK, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/25/2025

Series 63

Date: 8/4/1998

SIE

Date: 10/9/2017

Series 7

Date: 7/16/1998

Series 6

Date: 7/5/1997

FINRA

Current Firm

ASSETMARK, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ASSETMARK, INC.

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