HC
Howard H. Cheng
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
San Jose, CA 95134
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CRD#: 4561585
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Professional summary
Howard H Cheng is a registered financial advisor currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in San Jose, California.
Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Howard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 16, 2015 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 2635 N First St. #201, San Jose, CA 95134RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
San Jose, CA
Current
October 16, 2015 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Portland, OR
Past
August 13, 2008 - October 20, 2015
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
August 13, 2008 - October 20, 2015
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
October 15, 2004 - August 13, 2008
PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14068
MILPITAS, CA
Past
June 24, 2004 - August 13, 2008
PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14068
MILPITAS, CA
Past
September 18, 2002 - July 22, 2004
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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
California(10/16/2015)
IAR
California(10/16/2015)
RR
Louisiana(10/16/2015)
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
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207
Phone number
(888) 520-6784
Established
Oregon since 03/21/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,442
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATED | EQUITY OWNER | |
| HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETH | VICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4771801 |
| LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLES | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2440911 |
| ROGERS, MARIA RENEE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2442526 |
| SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2408456 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,234 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,078,516,284 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | ||
| 11/13/2024 | ||
| 08/28/2023 |
Red Flags
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