Samson W. Koo

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 4487793

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.

Samson Waifung Koo was a registered financial professional .

Samson is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Samson had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Aliases

None

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

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®

None

Experience

Past

November 4, 2021 - February 8, 2022

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP L.L.C.

RIA

CRD#: 116083

New York, NY

Past

August 17, 2020 - February 23, 2021

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 46727

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 13, 2019 - February 23, 2021

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 46727

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 25, 2019 - April 12, 2019

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

February 4, 2016 - August 21, 2018

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 46727

NEW YORK, NY

Past

February 22, 2011 - September 29, 2015

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 46727

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 17, 2005 - February 2, 2011

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

CRD#: 19714

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 1, 2004 - August 22, 2005

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 18718

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 10, 2002 - July 1, 2004

BANC ONE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

CRD#: 23065

CHICAGO, IL

Past

April 18, 2002 - June 12, 2002

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 7665

SAN FRANCISCO, 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".

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP L.L.C.

CRD#: 116083 / SEC#: 801-60827

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2002 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/15/2020

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/4/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 79TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/21/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/17/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 2/20/2007

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP L.L.C.

CRD#: 116083 / SEC#: 801-60827

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2002 Approved)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address

7195 Wagner Way Suite 104, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Mailing Address

Phone number

(253) 470-4977

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,326
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 416,903,117

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Stephen Zahka

EDWARD JONES

IAR

Marlborough, MA

Frank Moore

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

IAR

Greenwich, CT

Marshall Rosen

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

IAR

Fort Lauderdale, FL

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Samson W. Koo

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BANC ONE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP L.L.C.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/15/2020

Series 63

Date: 6/4/2002

Series 79TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 8/21/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/17/2002

Series 24

Date: 2/20/2007

Current Firm

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP L.L.C.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FORTITUDE ADVISORY GROUP L.L.C.

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors