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Vinh Ma

Vinh Ma

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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CRD#: 3181557
Vinh Ma

Professional summary


Vinh Ma, who also goes by VInh Hong Ma, is a registered financial advisor currently at REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Vinh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Vinh has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Vinh Hong Ma

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.
Business Name: Ma Family Business LLC DBA Third Wave Financial - Investment Related: Yes - Address: 146 Monroe Center NW, Ste 1100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Regulus Financial Group, LLC using a DBA name; Investment Advisory Activities through Regal Investment Advisors, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance - Title or Relationship: Registered Representative/Investment Advisor Representative/Insurance Agent - Start Date: 2/28/2025 - Hours per month: 160 - Hours per month during trading hours: 130 - Duties: Provide financial and insurance services.

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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

March 18, 2025 - Present

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 146 Monroe Center Ste 1100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
RIA
CRD#: 125004
Grand Rapids, MI
Current

March 18, 2025 - Present

REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 146 Monroe Center Nw, Ste 1100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
BD
CRD#: 150631
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

December 16, 2016 - March 31, 2025

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

September 26, 2016 - March 31, 2025

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

February 18, 2010 - June 6, 2016

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

October 31, 2005 - February 19, 2010

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

July 16, 2003 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 2, 2001 - May 20, 2002

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 20, 1999 - July 9, 2001

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA

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".
RI
REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
DURAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP | REGAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | REGAL FAMILY OFFICE | REGAL CHARITABLE, LLC | LIONSHARE

CRD#: 125004 / SEC#: 801-71923

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2010 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)

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
Florida
(3/18/2025)
RR
Michigan
(3/18/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(3/18/2025)
RR
Ohio
(3/18/2025)
RR
Oregon
(10/14/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(3/18/2025)
RR
Washington
(3/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RI
REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
DURAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP | REGAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | REGAL FAMILY OFFICE | REGAL CHARITABLE, LLC | LIONSHARE

CRD#: 125004 / SEC#: 801-71923

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2010 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2687 44th Street Se, Kentwood, MI 49512
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 224-2204
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
118

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISOR CHOICE PROGRAM (4/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,303
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,447,941,075

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/06/2023
Cover Page
12/06/2023
12/06/2023

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Company Information


REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 125004Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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