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Brandon J. Chang
SUN GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
Irvine, CA 92614
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CRD#: 4016977
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Professional summary
Brandon Joon Chang is a registered financial advisor currently at SUN GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS LLC located in Irvine, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Irvine, California.
Brandon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brandon has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) 03/01/2011: Sun Group Wealth Partners - Non-Variable Insurance DBA - At Reported Business Location(s) (2) 05/19/2011: Brandon Chang, LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) (3) 11/20/2012: Crump - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 10% Time Spent (4) 08/05/2013: Sun Group Wealth Partners - Registered Investment Advisor - DBA: (HYBRID) Sun Group Wealth Partners - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 100% Time Spent - I will offer fee based financial planning and investment advisory business. (5) 11/08/2016: life insurance brokerage agency - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start 10/05/2016 - 20 Hr/Mo; 10 Hour(s) During Securities Trading. (6) 9/14/2018 - Saving Pie - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date 09/05/2018 - 20 Hours Per Month/10 Hours During Securities Trading. (7) 09/12/2024 - MyTeleWealth / MyTeleWealth.com - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 08/14/2024
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 15, 2013 - Present
SUN GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
Office #1: 17500 Red Hill Ave Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92614RIA
CRD#: 166372
Irvine, CA
Current
March 18, 2011 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 17500 Red Hill Ave Ste 140, Irvine, CA 92614-2588RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Irvine, CA
Past
April 13, 2017 - October 8, 2020
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
SANTA ANA, CA
Past
March 21, 2011 - April 18, 2013
STRATOS WEALTH PARTNERS, LTD
RIA
CRD#: 153184
IRVINE, CA
Past
June 1, 2009 - March 23, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
IRVINE, CA
Past
June 1, 2009 - March 23, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
IRVINE, CA
Past
April 24, 2001 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
IRVINE, CA
Past
January 9, 2001 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
IRVINE, CA
Past
September 14, 2000 - January 24, 2001
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
September 14, 2000 - January 24, 2001
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
October 20, 1999 - August 15, 2000
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
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".
SG
SUN GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
CAMPAIGN FOR NEXT GENERATION EMPLOYEES | SUN GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 166372 / SEC#: 801-79233
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2014 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2014 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
Arizona(7/12/2012)
RR
California(3/18/2011)
IAR
California(3/15/2013)
RR
Colorado(7/22/2025)
RR
Florida(3/18/2011)
RR
Georgia(8/29/2012)
RR
Hawaii(3/29/2011)
RR
Louisiana(7/5/2018)
RR
Minnesota(7/13/2018)
RR
Missouri(9/8/2023)
RR
Nevada(3/18/2011)
RR
New Hampshire(1/30/2014)
RR
New Jersey(1/21/2021)
RR
New York(3/18/2011)
RR
North Carolina(11/6/2020)
RR
Oregon(6/30/2011)
RR
South Carolina(3/18/2011)
RR
Texas(3/15/2016)
IAR
Texas(3/16/2017)
RR
Utah(10/5/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SG
SUN GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
CAMPAIGN FOR NEXT GENERATION EMPLOYEES | SUN GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 166372 / SEC#: 801-79233
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2014 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2014 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
17500 Red Hill Ave Suite 140, Irvine, CA 92614
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 625-6800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8
SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 533 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 178,948,850 |
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