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Michael M. Chen

CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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CRD#: 5072637
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Professional summary

Michael Min-kai Chen, who also goes by Mike Min-kai Chen, Mike Chen, Michael Chen, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 3 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Mike Min-Kai Chen | Mike Chen | Michael Chen

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 15, 2026 - Present

CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 333 S. Hope St. 55th Fl., Los Angeles, CA, 90071
RIA
CRD#: 312837
Los Angeles, CA
Past

April 18, 2024 - January 9, 2026

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106075
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 22, 2020 - August 30, 2022

RVW WEALTH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140451
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 27, 2017 - March 4, 2019

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
LOS ANGELES, CA

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".
CG
CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.
CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES | CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 312837 / SEC#: 801-121267

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(1/15/2026)
IAR
Georgia
(2/16/2026)
IAR
Illinois
(1/15/2026)
IAR
Nevada
(1/16/2026)
IAR
New York
(1/15/2026)
IAR
Texas
(1/15/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 8/4/2011
National Commodity Futures Examination

Current Firm

CG
CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.
CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES | CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 312837 / SEC#: 801-121267

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2021 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mailing Address
Phone number
(213) 486-9200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
189

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CGPCS ADV PART 2A (9/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts12,073
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 42,713,999,861

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2026
Cover Page
Report
10/24/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 312837Los Angeles, CA 90071

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