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Michael Chien
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CRD#: 3066470
MC
Professional summary
Michael Chien was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Prior to being barred, Michael had worked at 2 firms, which includes SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, CYBERVEST SECURITIES INC..
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
February 6, 2002 - May 7, 2002
SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 46035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 24, 1998 - May 20, 2002
CYBERVEST SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 40767
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
SI
SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
A.D. VALLETT & CO. | WHITLEY FINANCIAL, LLC | W. RALEIGH SEXTON JR., INC. | TAX & RETIREMENT PLANNING | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | SYNERGY BUSINESS ADVISORS, LLC | SYNERGY ADVISORY GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT DESIGNS | SANDEFER MAYO, LLC | RETIREMENT BY DESIGN | PENN NORTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | OVERSON TAX ADVISORY, INC. | OVERSON ADVISORY GROUP | OLD TOWNE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | OKLAHOMA FINANCIAL GROUP | MCCULLEY & WILKINSON, INC. | LBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | JOHN M. BLUMBERG, CPA, PC | INA TAX ADVISORS, INC. | HULSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | HANEY & ALEXANDER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FOX & FIN AND LIPSKI SECURITIES | DON E. SMITH CO. | DEVON FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLOUT, INC. | CHARTER FINANCIAL GROUP | BUFFALO SHIELD FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRIDGEDAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AVELLAR ADVISORS, INC. | ARRIBA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | ARRIBA INVESMENT & EXCHANGE CORPORATION | ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 46035 / SEC#: 801-68315, 8-51278
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2012 Terminated)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/23/2012 Approved)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/9/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/9/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2007 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/9/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2007 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2012 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2012 Approved)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/9/2007 Terminated)Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/6/2017 Terminated)BD
Terminated by SEC on 05/05/2012
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Contact information
Main Address
708 Mclain Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 295-6692
Established
North Carolina since 07/28/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
6
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 324 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 53,106,235 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 7 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
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