Erik Chavez

ALPHA ARCHITECT

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA 19073

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CRD#: 5032823

Professional summary

Erik Chavez is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHA ARCHITECT located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Erik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Erik has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 15, 2025 - Present

ALPHA ARCHITECT

Office #1: Suite 150 3803 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073

RIA

CRD#: 153905

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA

Past

May 15, 2007 - December 18, 2008

E.J. DE LA ROSA & CO., INC.

CRD#: 25334

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

October 18, 2006 - May 3, 2007

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 877

PASADENA, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ALPHA ARCHITECT

CRD#: 153905 / SEC#: 801-71697

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2010 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Pennsylvania
(9/15/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/18/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/7/2007

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/17/2006

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

ALPHA ARCHITECT

CRD#: 153905 / SEC#: 801-71697

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2010 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Suite 150 3803 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Mailing Address

Phone number

+1 (215) 882-9983

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ALPHA ARCHITECT BROCHURE (2/10/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	135
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 13,502,643,004

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Erik Chavez

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ALPHA ARCHITECT

E.J. DE LA ROSA & CO., INC.

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ALPHA ARCHITECT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/18/2023

Series 63

Date: 9/7/2007

Series 7

Date: 10/17/2006

Current Firm

ALPHA ARCHITECT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ALPHA ARCHITECT

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