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Kiak X. Tae

GARDENA FINANCIAL RETIREMENT ADVISORS
Gardena, CA 90247
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CRD#: 4722734
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Professional summary


Kiak X Tae, who also goes by Kiak Tae, is a registered financial advisor currently at GARDENA FINANCIAL RETIREMENT ADVISORS located in Gardena, California.

Kiak is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Kiak has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kiak Tae

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: ITS Financial Group Inc. IS BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATE: NOT INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: 1516 W. Redondo Beach Blvd, GARDENA, CA 90247 NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: INCOME TAX PREPARATION,NOTARY, LIVE SCAN YOUR POSITION: CO-OWNER WITH SISTER KATIE TAE (SHE IS NOT INVOLVE WITH THE SECURITIES/INVESTMENT SIDE) TITLE: OWNER RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER BUSINESS: NOT RELATED START DATE: 12/1/11 HOURS DEVOTED: 55 HOUR DUTIES: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO ACCOUNTANT KATIE TAE NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: TAESURANCE IS BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATE: NOT INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: 1516 W. Redondo Beach Blvd, GARDENA, CA 90247 NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: SELL LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE YOUR POSITION: INSURANCE AGENT/BROKER TITLE: BROKER/AGENT RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER BUSINESS: NONE START DATE: 12/1/11 HOURS DEVOTED: 3 HOUR DUTIES: ADVISE CLIENTS ON INSURANCE NEED NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS KXT REAL ESTATE IS BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATE: NOT INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: 1516 W. Redondo Beach Blvd, GARDENA, CA 90247 NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: REPRESENT BUYER IN PURCHASING HOME, REPRESENT HOMEOWNER IN SELLING HOME YOUR POSITION: OWNER TITLE: REAL ESTATE BROKER RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER BUSINESS: NONE START DATE: 12/1/11 HOURS DEVOTED: 2 HOUR DUTIES: SHOW BUYER HOMES NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS FUSION LOAN ADVISORS IS BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATE: NOT INVESTMENT RELATED ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: 1516 W. Redondo Beach Blvd, GARDENA, CA 90247 NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: HELP BORROWERS OBTAIN HOME LOAN YOUR POSITION: LOAN ORIGINATOR TITLE: OWNER/LOAN BROKER RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER BUSINESS: NONE START DATE: 12/1/11 HOURS DEVOTED: 2 HOURS DUTIES: HELP CLIENTS FIND THE APPROPRIATE HOME LOAN

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 8, 2012 - Present

GARDENA FINANCIAL RETIREMENT ADVISORS

Office #1: 1516 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
RIA
CRD#: 160412
Gardena, CA
Past

August 17, 2009 - November 8, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
TORRANCE, CA
Past

August 17, 2009 - November 8, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
TORRANCE, CA
Past

December 11, 2008 - August 4, 2009

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 16668
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

December 11, 2008 - August 4, 2009

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

January 3, 2006 - December 15, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Past

March 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Past

February 11, 2005 - December 15, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Past

December 2, 2003 - February 18, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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
(3/8/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/16/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GF
GARDENA FINANCIAL RETIREMENT ADVISORS
CALIFORNIA NURSES RETIREMENT ADVISORS | TAEVESTMENT LLC | TAEVESTMENT | SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ADVISORS | LA EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ADVISORS | GARDENA FINANCIAL RETIREMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 160412 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1516 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
Mailing Address
Phone number
(424) 999-8829
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts37
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,673,776

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Company Information


GARDENA FINANCIAL RETIREMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 160412Gardena, CA 90247

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