Daniel Chong

INDEX FUND ADVISORS

Irvine, CA 92612-6566

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CRD#: 5127743

Professional summary

Daniel Chong, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Daniel has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 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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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2015

Experience

Current

January 28, 2016 - Present

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 19200 Von Karman Ave Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92612-6566

RIA

CRD#: 109143

Irvine, CA

Past

September 9, 2009 - December 31, 2015

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 29604

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Past

June 13, 2007 - December 31, 2015

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CRD#: 29604

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109143 / SEC#: 801-57978

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2000 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
(1/28/2016)

IAR

Louisiana
(1/28/2016)

IAR

Texas
(1/28/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/30/2009

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

SIE

Date: 12/31/2015

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/12/2007

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109143 / SEC#: 801-57978

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2000 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

19200 Von Karman Ave Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92612-6566

Mailing Address

Phone number

(949) 502-0050

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INDEX FUND ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A 10.08.2025 (10/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,146
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 5,329,171,931

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Daniel Chong

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/30/2009

Series 63

Date: 9/7/2007

SIE

Date: 12/31/2015

Series 6

Date: 6/12/2007

Current Firm

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

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