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Vijay C. Patel

MA PRIVATE WEALTH
San Carlos, CA 94070
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CRD#: 4595598
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Professional summary


Vijay C Patel is a registered financial advisor currently at MA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC located in San Carlos, California.

Vijay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Vijay has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 7, 2021 - Present

MA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 1355 A San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070
RIA
CRD#: 291366
San Carlos, CA
Past

February 26, 2019 - February 11, 2021

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

December 7, 2015 - July 21, 2020

DRAGON FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 282113
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 13, 2006 - July 28, 2015

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107342
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 5, 2002 - May 18, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MP
MA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC
CERTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORSON ADVISORS, LLC | MA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | EMERSON ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 291366 / SEC#: 801-112344

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/2018 Approved)

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
(7/7/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/13/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MP
MA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC
CERTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ORSON ADVISORS, LLC | MA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | EMERSON ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 291366 / SEC#: 801-112344

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1355 A San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 232-2021
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MAPW FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (8/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts352
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 584,116,263

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Company Information


MA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 291366San Carlos, CA 94070

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