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Erik Chavez

ALPHA ARCHITECT
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
·CRD# 5032823·20 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

20 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ALPHA ARCHITECT·CRD# 153905
RIA
1. Suite 150 3803 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 190732. Las Vegas, NV
September 15, 2025 - Present
E.J. DE LA ROSA & CO., INC.·CRD# 25334
BD
Los Angeles, CA
May 15, 2007 - December 18, 2008
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 877
BD
Pasadena, CA
October 18, 2006 - May 3, 2007

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Current Firm

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ALPHA ARCHITECT

ALPHA ARCHITECT | EMPIRITRAGE, LLC | EMPIRITRAGE | EMPIRICAL FINANCE, LLC | ALPHA ARCHITECT, LLC | ALPHA ARCHITECT ROBO ADVISOR LLC

CRD#: 153905 / SEC#: 801-71697
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/16/2010 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

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

Phone Number

+1 (215) 882-9983

# of Employees

12

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ALPHA ARCHITECT BROCHURE (8/25/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

135

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$13,502,643,004

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ALPHA ARCHITECT

ALPHA ARCHITECT | EMPIRITRAGE, LLC | EMPIRITRAGE | EMPIRICAL FINANCE, LLC | ALPHA ARCHITECT, LLC | ALPHA ARCHITECT ROBO ADVISOR LLC

CRD#: 153905 / SEC#: 801-71697
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/16/2010 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.
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/15/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2023About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2007About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2006About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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