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Thomas H. Kim

GLOBALINK SECURITIES
Monrovia, CA 91016
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CRD#: 3127605
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Professional summary


Thomas Hongkyo Kim, who also goes by Hongkyo Kim, Thomas Hongkyo Kim, Thomas H Kim, is a registered financial professional currently at GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC. located in Monrovia, California.

Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Thomas has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Hongkyo Kim | Thomas Hongkyo Kim | Thomas H Kim

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 13, 2024 - Present

GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 185 W Chestnut Ave,, Monrovia, CA 91016
BD
CRD#: 29721
Monrovia, CA
Past

May 9, 2021 - June 2, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
PEARL RIVER, NY
Past

March 8, 2021 - June 2, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
PEARL RIVER, NY
Past

March 14, 2019 - December 17, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WOODBURY, NY
Past

November 1, 2017 - January 25, 2019

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
FLUSHING, NY
Past

September 30, 2015 - August 17, 2017

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

June 26, 2014 - September 11, 2015

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
WOODBURY, NY
Past

December 15, 2006 - June 11, 2014

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
JERICHO, NY
Past

May 3, 2006 - August 17, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

October 20, 1998 - September 1, 1999

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(2/13/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(7/9/2024)
RR
New York
(2/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/16/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.
GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC. | PALM SPRINGS RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

CRD#: 29721 / SEC#: , 8-44509

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3452 East Foothill Boulevard Suite 1040, Pasadena, CA 91107
Mailing Address
3452 East Foothill Boulevard Suite 1040, Pasadena, CA 91107
Phone number
(626) 964-5966
Established
California since 01/03/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HU, PHILIP CHENGKUOEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2576527
LIAO, JUNHUAPRESIDENT /CEO, CCO, AND AMLCO4278425
TUNG, YVONNE YI-WENSECRETARY5202974
FAN, STEVENSVP, COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR4039972
LIOU, SHIOU-ING DIANESHAREHOLDER4436524
LU, YUANYUANVP, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING7602201
SHEN, LANSHAREHOLDERS4809719
TANG, YINGVP, DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING6135897
THORNTON, STEVEN LEEFINOP4496384
WANG, ZHUOLIVP, DIRECTOR OF OPERATION6296782

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 29721Monrovia, CA 91016

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