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Sean Y. Yao

CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING L.L.C.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
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CRD#: 5002048
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Professional summary


Sean Yijung Yao, who also goes by Yijung Yao, is a registered financial advisor currently at CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING L.L.C. located in Las Vegas, Nevada and GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Henderson, Nevada.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Sean has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Yijung Yao

Other business activities


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1)CASSADY LAW OFFICES; NONINVT REL; 10799 W. TWAIN AVENUE, LAS VEGAS NV 89135 & 2400 WEST HORIZON RIDGE PARKWAY, HENDERSON NV 89052; LAW; PARALEGAL; START 01/2005; 40 HRS/MO; 40 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; PARALEGAL SERVICES. 2) CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC; INVT REL; HENDERSON NV ; INSURANCE; AGENT; START 01/2005; DBA NAME USED FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS AND FIXED INSURANCE SALES IN ADDITION TO BEING AN INDEPENDENT RIA (POSITION IAR - SPENDING 80 HOURS PER MONTH). 3) SALT & LIGHT, LLC; INV RELATED; 2400 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV 89052; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 06/2014; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY - PROPERTY MANAGER USED. 4) 3014 AURIGA DRIVE, LLC; INV RELATED; 2425 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV 89052; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 03/2012; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY. 5) 2503 FORMAX DRIVE, LLC; INV RELATED; 2400 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV 89052; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 02/2012; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY. 6) 10616 PRIM ROSE ARBOR, LLC; INV RELATED; 2400 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV 89052; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 05/2011; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY. 7) 10236 WOLF PACK LANE, LLC; INV RELATED; 2425 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV 89052; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 04/2011; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY. 8) 7213 MADARANG, LLC; INV RELATED; 2400 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV 89052; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 04/2011; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY. 9) 3112 TWILIGHT CREST, LLC; INV RELATED; 2400 W HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, HENDERSON, NV 89052; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 04/2011; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY. 10) 9901 TAMARACK LANDING, LLC; INV RELATED; 9901 TAMARACK LANDING, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 03/2023; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY. 11) 13328 SOUR ORANGE, LLC; INV RELATED; 13228 SOUR ORANGE DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32828; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER; START 10/2019; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; RENTAL PROPERTY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 11, 2021 - Present

CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING L.L.C.

Office #1: 10799 W. Twain Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89135Office #2: 2400 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052
RIA
CRD#: 309710
Las Vegas, NV
Current

July 16, 2010 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 2400 W Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052Office #2: 10799 W. Twain Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89135
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Henderson, NV
Past

November 4, 2005 - July 19, 2010

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
LAS VEGAS, NV

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".
CW
CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING L.L.C.
CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING L.L.C.

CRD#: 309710 / SEC#: 801-129764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2024 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2024 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.
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

RR
Alaska
(6/5/2018)
RR
Arizona
(7/23/2010)
RR
California
(7/16/2010)
RR
Colorado
(7/16/2010)
RR
Delaware
(6/12/2014)
RR
Florida
(7/16/2010)
RR
Georgia
(3/10/2016)
RR
Idaho
(5/14/2015)
RR
Illinois
(1/6/2015)
RR
Indiana
(7/16/2010)
RR
Iowa
(4/26/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/29/2016)
RR
Michigan
(8/18/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(10/22/2014)
RR
Missouri
(2/14/2014)
RR
Montana
(10/20/2025)
RR
Nevada
(7/16/2010)
IAR
Nevada
(1/11/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(1/7/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(3/10/2016)
RR
New York
(1/24/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(9/21/2010)
RR
North Dakota
(4/6/2018)
RR
Ohio
(2/18/2014)
RR
Oregon
(6/12/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(6/12/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(1/10/2025)
RR
Texas
(6/4/2012)
IAR
Texas
(12/23/2021)
RR
Utah
(6/12/2018)
RR
Virginia
(2/14/2014)
RR
Washington
(11/4/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/12/2018)
RR
Wyoming
(6/12/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/19/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CW
CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING L.L.C.
CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING L.L.C.

CRD#: 309710 / SEC#: 801-129764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2024 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2400 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052
Mailing Address
Phone number
(702) 650-4480
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A & 2B (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts346
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 155,768,876

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Company Information


CASSADY WEALTH & RETIREMENT PLANNING L.L.C.

CRD#: 309710Las Vegas, NV 89135

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