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Michael C. Lin

NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS
San Ramon, CA 94583
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CRD#: 4803016
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Professional summary


Michael Chuan Chen Lin, who also goes by Chuan-chen Michael Lin, Chuan-chen Lin, Michael C Lin, is a registered financial advisor currently at NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS located in San Ramon, California and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in San Ramon, California.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chuan-Chen Michael Lin | Chuan-Chen Lin | Michael C Lin

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.
1) 1. New Insight Wealth Advisors 2. Investment related 3. 111 DEERWOOD ROAD SUITE 250 SAN RAMON, CA 94583 4. RIA 5. Private Wealth Advisor 6. 01/2022 7. 160 hrs/mo 8. 4 hrs during trading 9. Investment and Advisory Services 2) 1. Michael Lin Workshop 2. Not investment related 3. 4324 Gardenia St., San Ramon, CA 94582 4. Video & Media Production 5. Owner 6. 05/2022 7. 4 hrs/mo 8. 0 hrs during trading 9. Project management of video and media production projects, writer, director and producer roles 3) 1. Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments 2. Investment Related 3. 111 Deerwood Rd Suite 250 San Ramon, CA 94583 4. Registered Representative 6. 06/2022 7. Variable less than 10% of time 8. Variable, less than 10% of time. 9. Sales of securities products.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 10, 2022 - Present

NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 111 Deerwood Road Suite 250, San Ramon, CA 94583
RIA
CRD#: 318083
San Ramon, CA
Current

June 13, 2022 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 111 Deerwood Rd Suite 250, San Ramon, CA 94583
BD
CRD#: 35747
San Ramon, CA
Past

February 12, 2007 - January 12, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

February 1, 2007 - January 12, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

September 27, 2004 - September 29, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

September 27, 2004 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 27, 2004 - September 29, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
WALNUT CREEK, CA

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".
NI
NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS
NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 318083 / SEC#: 801-123002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/7/2022 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
California
(1/10/2022)
RR
California
(6/13/2022)
IAR
Texas
(7/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/9/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NI
NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS
NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 318083 / SEC#: 801-123002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/7/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
111 Deerwood Road Suite 250, San Ramon, CA 94583
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 236-2525
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE - NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,109
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 338,846,689

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Company Information


NEW INSIGHT WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 318083San Ramon, CA 94583

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