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Howard The Chen

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS
PLANO, TX
·CRD# 4567095·24 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 164957
RIA
305b W Spring Creek Parkway Suite 400, Plano, TX 75023
November 18, 2013 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS·CRD# 125112
RIA
Plano, TX
August 24, 2012 - December 31, 2013
BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 146053
BD
Cedar Falls, IA
May 9, 2012 - July 12, 2012
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 29087
RIA
Plano, TX
June 8, 2011 - June 8, 2011
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 29087
BD
Plano, TX
June 8, 2011 - March 20, 2012
PEREGRINE DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 155820
RIA
Plano, TX
May 2, 2011 - July 12, 2012
BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 146053
BD
Plano, TX
April 11, 2011 - June 10, 2011
CONCORDIUS CAPITAL ADVISORS·CRD# 142852
RIA
Plano, TX
November 10, 2010 - May 2, 2011
BREWER INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 134631
RIA
Chicago, IL
August 2, 2010 - November 5, 2010
BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 132558
BD
Plano, TX
August 2, 2010 - November 5, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Richardson, TX
August 26, 2002 - August 11, 2010
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 22, 2002 - July 3, 2006
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Richardson, TX
August 22, 2002 - August 11, 2010

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Current Firm

WA
WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC

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

CRD#: 164957 / SEC#: 801-79121
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/3/2014 Approved)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kansas (2/4/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/4/2014 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

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

Phone Number

(972) 372-2935

# of Employees

8

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 14 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS_COMBINED ADV PART 2A/WRAP BROCHURE (3/14/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,825

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$723,608,845

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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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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".
WA
WEALTHSTAR ADVISORS, LLC

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

CRD#: 164957 / SEC#: 801-79121
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/3/2014 Approved)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kansas (2/4/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/4/2014 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Texas
(11/18/2013)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2002About the Series 66 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2002About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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