Derek A. Lew

RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Palo Alto, CA 94306

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CRD#: 4745786

Professional summary

Derek Alan Lew, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Palo Alto, California.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Derek has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2012

Experience

Current

October 11, 2019 - Present

RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 3000 El Camino Real Building 4, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94306

RIA

CRD#: 284006

Palo Alto, CA

Past

February 23, 2015 - August 27, 2019

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 18353

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

July 10, 2007 - February 6, 2015

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 27878

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

July 10, 2007 - February 6, 2015

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 15356

WALNUT CREEK, CA

Past

May 13, 2004 - June 12, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

April 13, 2004 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

April 13, 2004 - June 12, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RED CRANE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 284006 / SEC#: 801-129813

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2024 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2024 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2024 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2024 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

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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
(10/11/2019)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/12/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/8/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RED CRANE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 284006 / SEC#: 801-129813

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2024 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2024 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2024 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2024 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

3000 El Camino Real Building 4, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Mailing Address

Phone number

(415) 316-0982

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (2/19/2026)

FORM ADV 2A APP. 1 - WRAP FEE PROGRAM (2/19/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	441
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 151,574,482

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Derek A. Lew

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Derek Alan Lew's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/12/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/8/2004

Current Firm

RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

RED CRANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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