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Denise H. Farkas

SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC
MENLO PARK, CA 94025
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CRD#: 5108996
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Professional summary


Denise Helen Farkas, who also goes by De Chiu, Denise Helen Chiu, Denise Chiu, Denise Farkas, is a registered financial advisor currently at SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC located in Menlo Park, California.

Denise is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Denise has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


De Chiu | Denise Helen Chiu | Denise Chiu | Denise Farkas

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

December 15, 2017 - Present

SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC

Office #1: 101 Jefferson Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
RIA
CRD#: 290148
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

August 2, 2012 - December 19, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

August 2, 2012 - December 19, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

October 23, 2009 - June 11, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

October 23, 2009 - June 11, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

April 13, 2009 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

March 27, 2006 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC
SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 290148 / SEC#: 801-112150

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/15/2017 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
California
(12/15/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/11/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC
SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 290148 / SEC#: 801-112150

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/15/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
101 Jefferson Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Mailing Address
2995 Woodside Road, Suite 400-362, Woodside, CA 94062
Phone number
(650) 352-5600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,441
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 787,017,457

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Company Information


SAGE RHINO CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 290148Menlo Park, CA 94025

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