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Stephen Y. Kwan

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CRD#: 3183681
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Stephen Yauman Kwan, CFP®, who also goes by Stephen Kwan, Steve Kwan, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Stephen had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen Kwan | Steve Kwan

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.
1)NAME OF BUSINESS: INSIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSITION: OWNER, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER NATURE: FIXED INSURANCE, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND LIFE INSURANCE INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 40 START DATE: 09/16/2016 ADDRESS: 5019 Bob Wire Rd Unit 3, Spicewood, TX 78669 DUTIES: SELLING OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS, SERVICING OF CLIENTS 2) NAME OF BUSINESS: STEPHEN Y. KWAN, CPA POSITION: SOLE PROPRIETOR NATURE: TAX AND ACCOUNTING CONSULTATION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2005 ADDRESS: 5019 Bob Wire Rd Unit 3, Spicewood, TX 78669 DESCRIPTION: PROVIDING TAX AND ACCOUNTING CONSULTATION SERVICES 3) NAME OF BUSINESS: ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT: POSITION: IAR ASSOICATED WITH OUTSIDE RIA: NATURE: FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR A FEE. INVESTMENT RELATED: START DATE: 03/14/2022 DESCRIPTION: CREATING FINANCIAL PLANS FOR A FEE

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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®

Experience


Past

November 2, 2022 - December 15, 2022

ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 317264
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 25, 2009 - March 14, 2022

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 23224
Spicewood, TX
Past

April 27, 2006 - March 25, 2009

MADISON AVENUE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137461
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 3, 2006 - November 20, 2022

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
Spicewood, TX
Past

May 30, 2001 - April 19, 2006

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 22, 1999 - April 24, 2006

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARK FINANCIAL | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 317264 / SEC#: 801-123029

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/29/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARK FINANCIAL | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 317264 / SEC#: 801-123029

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10800 Pecan Park Blvd Ste 100, Austin, TX 78750
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 660-5703
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

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 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts539
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 191,000,000

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Company Information


ARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 317264

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