Howard T. Chen

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS

Plano, TX 75023

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CRD#: 4567095

Professional summary

Howard The Chen is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC located in Plano, Texas.

Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Howard has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR WITH UFC; CONTRACTED WITH UFC TO SELL FIXED PRODUCTS AND INSURANCE; TITLE OF INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR; 305B WEST SPRING CREEK PKWY #400, PLANO, TX 75023; START DATE 6/1/11; INVESTMENT RELATED; 10 HOURS DEVOTED DURING MARKET HOURS PER MONTH

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 18, 2013 - Present

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 305b W Spring Creek Parkway Suite 400, Plano, TX 75023

RIA

CRD#: 164957

Plano, TX

Past

August 24, 2012 - December 31, 2013

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 125112

PLANO, TX

Past

May 9, 2012 - July 12, 2012

BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 146053

CEDAR FALLS, IA

Past

June 8, 2011 - June 8, 2011

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 29087

PLANO, TX

Past

June 8, 2011 - March 20, 2012

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 29087

PLANO, TX

Past

May 2, 2011 - July 12, 2012

PEREGRINE DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 155820

PLANO, TX

Past

April 11, 2011 - June 10, 2011

BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 146053

PLANO, TX

Past

November 10, 2010 - May 2, 2011

CONCORDIUS CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 142852

PLANO, TX

Past

August 2, 2010 - November 5, 2010

BREWER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 134631

CHICAGO, IL

Past

August 2, 2010 - November 5, 2010

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 132558

PLANO, TX

Past

August 26, 2002 - August 11, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

RICHARDSON, TX

Past

August 22, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

August 22, 2002 - August 11, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

RICHARDSON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC

PROSPERITY RETIREMENT GROUP | WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC | RCS-CFP

CRD#: 164957 / SEC#: 801-79121

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2014 Approved)

Kansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/4/2014 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/4/2014 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Texas
(11/18/2013)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/23/2002

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/21/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC

PROSPERITY RETIREMENT GROUP | WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC | RCS-CFP

CRD#: 164957 / SEC#: 801-79121

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2014 Approved)

Kansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/4/2014 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/4/2014 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

305b W Spring Creek Parkway Suite 400, Plano, TX 75023

Mailing Address

Phone number

(972) 372-2935

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS_COMBINED ADV PART 2A/WRAP BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,571
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 791,461,816

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Howard T. Chen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Howard The Chen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

PEREGRINE DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

CONCORDIUS CAPITAL ADVISORS

BREWER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/23/2002

Series 7

Date: 8/21/2002

Current Firm

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC

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