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Kristin Michelle Sun

Kristin M. Sun

SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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CRD#: 4836270
Kristin Michelle Sun

Professional summary

Kristin Michelle Sun, CFP®, who also goes by Kristin Michelle Lee, is a registered financial advisor currently at SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Palo Alto, California.

Kristin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Kristin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Aliases

Kristin Michelle Lee

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2013

Experience

Current

November 9, 2011 - Present

SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 245 Lytton Avenue Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA 94301
RIA
CRD#: 111295
Palo Alto, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - October 26, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - October 26, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

March 23, 2009 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

October 28, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
MENLO PARK, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
SAND HILL ADVISORS, INC. | SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC | SAND HILL ADVISORS, LLC. | SAND HILL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 111295 / SEC#: 801-58002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2000 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.

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IAR
California
(11/9/2011)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/16/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/13/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 7/20/2009
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/26/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 5/13/2006
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 3/25/2006
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

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SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC
SAND HILL ADVISORS, INC. | SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC | SAND HILL ADVISORS, LLC. | SAND HILL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 111295 / SEC#: 801-58002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/31/2000 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
245 Lytton Avenue Suite 300, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 854-9150
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
31

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,055
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,880,425,697

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/18/2025
Cover Page
Report
02/19/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

SAND HILL GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 111295Palo Alto, CA 94301

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