Marguerita M. Cheng
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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CRD#: 3149803
Professional summary
Marguerita Maria Cheng, CFP®, who also goes by Rita Cheng, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Marguerita is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Marguerita has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Rita Cheng
Other business activities
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1) Blue Ocean Global Wealth, 9841 Washingtonian Blvd #200, Gaithersburg, MD. DBA. CEO, 200 hours/month, 160 during trading hours. 2) Insurance sales through various carriers, 1-5 hrs/mo, all during trading. 3) GLG Gerson Lehrman Group, 60 East 42nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10165. Council member for professional learning organization. 5 hrs/month, none during trading. 4) CNBC Digital FA Council. Provide readers/viewers straightforward, informative & relevant content that makes investment terms and strategies more transparent. 4 hrs/mo; 2 during trading hrs. 5) Trustee for testamentary trust for Stuart A Miller & Rebecca A Snyder. 0 hours/mo. 6) Forbes. Global Media. 499 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310. Contributor on GenX on women's issues. 10 hours/mo; 0 during trading hours. 7) AlphaSights. 350 Madison Ave, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Professional services consulting firm. Consultant on FinTech, RIA & wealth management. 4 hours/mo; 0 during trading hours. 8) Freelance financial writer. Write articles for organizations regarding general financial topics. time spent approximately 5 hours per month. 9) Annuity.org. 189 S Orange Ave, Ste 100. Website to educate consumers on annuitization. Editing articles for technical accuracy. 5-10 hrs/mo, 0 during trading. 10) Expert witness related to social security. 5 hours/mo; 0 during trading hours. 11) University of Maryland. Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. College Park, MD 20742. Monitor & evaluate leadership, services & membership guide & determine mission & strategic direction. 5 hours/mo; 0 during trading hours. 12) Expert Opinion/Expert Consultant. 9841 Washingtonian Blvd, #200, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. I read information and write summary opinions about the CFP rules, policies and procedures. 3 hrs/mo; 1/2 hr during trading hrs. 13) FIG Marketing. 19520 West Catawba Ave, Suite 200, Cornelius, NC 28031. FIG is a general agency for insurance. Insurance agent placing business for my clients. 5 hrs/mo; 5 during trading hrs. 14) Carefull Corporation. 132 West 31st St, 9th Floor, New York, NY 1001. Carefull helps consumers and financial advisors with financial caregiving. Ambassador. 5 hrs/mo; 0 during trading. 15) BGA Premier Insurance. 5776 Lindero Canyon Road #D449, Westlake Village, CA 91362. This is a general agency for insurance. Insurance agent. 4 hrs/mo; 2 during trading. 16) Certified Financial Planners Board of Directors, 1425 K St. NW #800, Washington, DC 20005. Board member, 3-year term. 5 hrs/mo, 0 hrs during trading. 17) Kiplinger Advisor Council. Future US, Inc Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street NY, NY 10036. Members only professional networking association. Founding (inaugural) member. 4 hrs/mo, 0 during trading. 18) Successor trustee. 9841 Washingtonian Blvd, #200, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Successor trustee for Jeanne Leslie and Scott Leslie in the event they are no longer able to make financial decisions. 0 hrs/mo, 0 hrs during trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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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: 2004
Experience
Current
November 11, 2019 - Present
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 9841 Washingtonian Blvd. #200, Gaithersburg, MD 20878RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Gaithersburg, MD
Current
November 26, 2013 - Present
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 9841 Washingtonian Blvd. #200, Gaithersburg, MD 20878RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Gaithersburg, MD
Past
December 23, 2013 - December 31, 2020
BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH
RIA
CRD#: 167730
GAITHERSBURG, MD
Past
March 11, 1999 - December 6, 2013
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
BETHESDA, MD
Past
March 5, 1999 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
March 5, 1999 - December 6, 2013
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
BETHESDA, MD
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".
PC
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH
CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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.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
Alabama(11/26/2013)
RR
California(6/12/2017)
RR
Colorado(11/26/2013)
RR
Delaware(5/7/2018)
RR
District of Columbia(11/26/2013)
RR
Florida(11/26/2013)
RR
Hawaii(5/8/2023)
RR
Illinois(2/19/2021)
RR
Maryland(11/26/2013)
IAR
Maryland(11/11/2019)
RR
Michigan(4/24/2020)
RR
Nevada(10/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey(4/24/2020)
RR
New York(11/26/2013)
RR
Ohio(5/14/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(2/21/2023)
RR
Oregon(8/22/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/26/2013)
RR
South Carolina(2/19/2021)
RR
Texas(4/24/2020)
RR
Virginia(11/26/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PC
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH
CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Mailing Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Phone number
(502) 451-0600
Established
Kentucky since 02/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
60
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KFG ENTERPRISES, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES EMP STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TRUST | ESOP TRUST | |
| GRAHAM, TIMOTHY DALEY | PRESIDENT | 4461811 |
| IRONSIDE, JULIA MEYER | FINOP | 2441578 |
| MILLS, STEVEN RICHARD | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3133520 |
| SAMPSON, ERNEST AUBREY | MANAGING MEMBER, ESOP TRUSTEE | 2001651 |
| TAYLOR-JONES, JOHN PHILIP | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2171620 |
| WESCOTT, MARY ELIZABETH | CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER | 4404797 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,271 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,051,273,980 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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