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Syed M. Farooq

FARTHER
Orange, CA 92868
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CRD#: 4815808
SF

Professional summary

Syed Mohammed Ali Farooq, who also goes by Syed A Farooq, Syed Ali Farooq, is a registered financial advisor currently at FARTHER located in Orange, California.

Syed is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Syed has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Syed A Farooq | Syed Ali Farooq

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 13, 2026 - Present

FARTHER

Office #1: 333 City Blvd W Suite 1730, Orange, CA 92868
RIA
CRD#: 302050
Orange, CA
Past

October 16, 2025 - May 5, 2026

JAFFE TILCHIN INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143608
Santa Ana, CA
Past

October 17, 2023 - August 15, 2025

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 16, 2023 - October 3, 2025

FOREFRONT

RIA
CRD#: 308521
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 17, 2017 - October 17, 2023

WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39914
Irvine, CA
Past

August 2, 2016 - October 17, 2023

WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39914
Irvine, CA
Past

March 28, 2014 - May 2, 2016

PROTECTED INVESTORS OF AMERICA

RIA
CRD#: 6082
West Covina, CA
Past

March 21, 2014 - May 2, 2016

PROTECTED INVESTORS OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 6082
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 4, 2012 - December 17, 2012

SATURNA CAPITAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 25586
BELLINGHAM, WA
Past

April 12, 2010 - December 17, 2012

SATURNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC

BD
CRD#: 18437
BELLINGHAM, WA
Past

February 25, 2009 - March 1, 2010

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 25, 2009 - March 1, 2010

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 3, 2007 - January 5, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

January 1, 2007 - January 5, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SCHAUMBURG, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FA
FARTHER
BELLINGHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | NORTH SISTER WEALTH | MASSO TORRENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC | FARTHER | CROOKED TREE CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 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
(4/15/2026)
IAR
Texas
(4/13/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/31/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/27/2006
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FA
FARTHER
BELLINGHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | NORTH SISTER WEALTH | MASSO TORRENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC | FARTHER | CROOKED TREE CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(628) 246-8004
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
275

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 (8/11/2025)
FORM ADV PART 2A (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts24,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,523,810,877

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Company Information

FARTHER

CRD#: 302050Orange, CA 92868

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