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Dean Azad Solomon

Dean A. Solomon

HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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CRD#: 4697463
Dean Azad Solomon

Professional summary


Dean Azad Solomon, CFP®, who also goes by Azad Solimanzadeh, Dean Azad Soloman, is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP located in Thousand Oaks, California.

Dean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Dean has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Azad Solimanzadeh | Dean Azad Soloman

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

February 28, 2022 - Present

HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 515 Marin Street Suite 406, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
RIA
CRD#: 317862
Thousand Oaks, CA
Past

June 4, 2020 - March 1, 2022

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Thousand Oaks, CA
Past

May 13, 2020 - March 3, 2022

THRIVENT ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 304569
Thousand Oaks, CA
Past

June 12, 2012 - June 3, 2020

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Thousand Oaks, CA
Past

February 23, 2005 - June 3, 2020

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Thousand Oaks, CA
Past

November 26, 2003 - October 27, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

November 4, 2003 - October 27, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
HF
HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP
DDFG, INC | STEINWAY ADVISORS, LLC | HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 317862 / SEC#: 801-122983

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2022 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
(2/28/2022)
IAR
Texas
(2/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/11/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HF
HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP
DDFG, INC | STEINWAY ADVISORS, LLC | HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 317862 / SEC#: 801-122983

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
515 Marin Street Suite 406, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 373-8686
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP (2/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,050
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 470,750,000

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Company Information


HILLCREST FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 317862Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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