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Kai Chong Cheng

NFSG
NEW YORK, NY 10036
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CRD#: 4987533
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Professional summary


Kai Chong Cheng was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Kai Chong is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Prior to being barred, Kai Chong has worked at 3 firms, which includes AFFINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kai C Cheng

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Kai Chong Cheng's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

November 7, 2018 - Present

NFSG CORPORATION

Office #1: 1501 Broadway Suite 1610, New York, NY 10036
RIA
CRD#: 130814
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 5, 2015 - December 16, 2016

AFFINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 176531
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 15, 2005 - March 2, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 29, 2005 - March 2, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
NC
NFSG CORPORATION
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | NFSG CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 130814 / SEC#: 801-68448

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2007 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2007 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)

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
District of Columbia
(11/7/2018)
IAR
New York
(4/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/19/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/14/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/30/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


NC
NFSG CORPORATION
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | NFSG CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 130814 / SEC#: 801-68448

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2007 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2007 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
Phone number
(954) 334-3450
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE (4/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,587
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 813,494,847

Red Flags


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Company Information


NFSG CORPORATION

CRD#: 130814New York, NY 10036

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