Edwin S. Liang

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL

Boulder, CO

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CRD#: 4737975

Professional summary

Edwin Si-wei Liang, CFP®, who also goes by Eddie Liang, Edwin Liang, is a registered financial advisor currently at DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL located in Boulder, Colorado.

Edwin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Edwin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Comprehensive Financial Planni...

Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?

College/Education Planning

Fixed Fee (Subscription, Retai...

Generation X

Investment Advice with Ongoing...

Millennials

Tax Planning

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Eddie Liang | Edwin Liang

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2020

Experience

Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL

RIA

CRD#: 314068

Boulder, CO

Past

June 6, 2019 - May 26, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

DENVER, CO

Past

June 6, 2019 - May 26, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

DENVER, CO

Past

June 30, 2017 - August 1, 2018

J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 108559

Boulder, CO

Past

June 30, 2017 - August 1, 2018

FIRST REPUBLIC SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 105108

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

April 27, 2004 - July 3, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

BOULDER, CO

Past

January 27, 2004 - July 3, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

BOULDER, CO

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".

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL | DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 314068 / SEC#: 801-131232

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2024 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

California
(4/6/2023)

IAR

Colorado
(6/9/2021)

IAR

Texas
(6/30/2021)

IAR

Virginia
(8/1/2023)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/1/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 12/13/2022

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/26/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL | DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 314068 / SEC#: 801-131232

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2024 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2024 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2024 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

Boulder, CO

Mailing Address

Phone number

(720) 515-0564

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (9/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	319
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 191,500,000

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Edwin S. Liang

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Edwin Si-wei Liang's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

FIRST REPUBLIC SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/1/2004

Series 7TO

Date: 12/13/2022

SIE

Date: 8/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/26/2004

Current Firm

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

DOWNSHIFT FINANCIAL

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