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Faruk S Jaffer

Faruk S. Jaffer

INDEX GURUS
Concord, CA
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CRD#: 4458443
Faruk S Jaffer

Professional summary


Faruk S Jaffer, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Faruk S Jaffer, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEX GURUS, INC. located in Concord, California.

Faruk is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Faruk has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Faruk S Jaffer

Other business activities


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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: 2015

Experience


Current

October 16, 2017 - Present

INDEX GURUS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 131014
Concord, CA
Past

February 10, 2006 - March 14, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

February 10, 2006 - March 14, 2006

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

September 11, 2003 - February 13, 2004

LORING WARD SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 46337
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

December 4, 2001 - December 3, 2002

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(10/16/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/16/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IG
INDEX GURUS, INC.
FARUK SHIRAZ JAFFER | LEPRECHAUN INVESTMENTS | JAFFER, FARUK, SHIRAZ | JAFFER, FARUK, S | INDEX GURUS, INC. | INDEX GURUS

CRD#: 131014 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2004 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Concord, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 354-1090
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts150
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 43,628,742

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Company Information


INDEX GURUS, INC.

CRD#: 131014Concord, CA

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