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Grant T. Arita

SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
Honolulu, HI 96814
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CRD#: 5154654
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Professional summary


Grant Tatsuro Arita, who also goes by Grant T Arita, is a registered financial advisor currently at SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS located in Honolulu, Hawaii and INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Grant is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Grant has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Grant T Arita

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS AKA SFGA POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 02/25/2014 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapioloani Blvd #1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR AT SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR OFFERING ADVISORY SERVICES (2) SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Employee NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 12 START DATE: 04/03/2006 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapioloani Blvd #1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: Registered Representative and IAR at DBA used to market securities and advisory business. (3) SFG LTD POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/03/2012 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapioloani Blvd #1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance agent offering various types of insurance products. (4) WAYNE AND GERI LAU POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Consulting Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/10/2024 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist with personal financial matters THE GRANT AND AIMEE ARITA JOINT TRUST DTD 9/9/19 POSITION: Grantor/Trustee NATURE: Acting as a POA, Trustee, Executor (This activity is strictly limited and will only be approved for direct family members. If you have questions, please call a Compliance Officer). INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/19/2019 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: Grantor trustee of personal joint trust

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Current

February 25, 2014 - Present

SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

Office #1: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
RIA
CRD#: 168645
Honolulu, HI
Current

December 9, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Honolulu, HI
Past

May 17, 2013 - November 13, 2014

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

RIA
CRD#: 20804
HONOLULU, HI
Past

May 17, 2013 - December 9, 2016

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
HONOLULU, HI
Past

April 15, 2013 - May 8, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
HONOLULU, HI
Past

July 31, 2012 - May 8, 2013

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
HONOLULU, HI

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".
SF
SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
SFGA LLC | SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645 / SEC#: 801-107307

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2016 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Hawaii
(2/25/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(12/9/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/11/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
SFGA LLC | SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645 / SEC#: 801-107307

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
Mailing Address
Phone number
(808) 951-7185
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (2/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,110
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 117,832,162

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Company Information


SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645Honolulu, HI 96814

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