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John C. Chiacchiero

OAK ADVISORS
Bluffton, SC 29910
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CRD#: 3100917
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Professional summary


John Charles Chiacchiero is a registered financial advisor currently at OAK ADVISORS, LLC located in Bluffton, South Carolina.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
REGISTRANT IS 50% OWNER AND AN OFFICER OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGES, INC., 210 FOUNTAIN CENTER, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. THIS IS A NON-INVESTMENT RELATED IMMIGRATION CONSULTING BUSINESS STARTED IN 2001. REGISTRANT PROVIDES STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR THE COMPANY ABOUT 5 HOURS PER MONTH WITH NO TIME DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS DURING REGULAR SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. SINCE SEPTEMBER 1997, THE REGISTRANT HAS BEEN AN ADJUNCT PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-BEAUFORT LOCATED AT 1 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE BLUFFTON, SC 29909. THE WORK IS NON INVESTMENT RELATED. THE REGISTRANT SPENDS 10 TO 12 HOURS A MONTH, NONE OF IT DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS, TEACHING CLASSES IN THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 24, 2005 - Present

OAK ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3 Clark Summit Drive Suite 201, Bluffton, SC 29910
RIA
CRD#: 137192
Bluffton, SC
Past

June 4, 2003 - November 30, 2005

MELHADO, FLYNN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7340
BLUFFTON, SC

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".
OA
OAK ADVISORS, LLC
LIVE OAK ADVISORS | OAK ADVISORS, LLC | LIVE OAK ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137192 / SEC#: 801-64842

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2005 Approved)

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
South Carolina
(10/24/2005)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/17/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


OA
OAK ADVISORS, LLC
LIVE OAK ADVISORS | OAK ADVISORS, LLC | LIVE OAK ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137192 / SEC#: 801-64842

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3 Clark Summit Drive Suite 201, Bluffton, SC 29910
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 7318, Hilton Head, SC 29938
Phone number
(843) 757-9339
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts491
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 241,818,711

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Company Information


OAK ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137192Bluffton, SC 29910

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