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Keo Cal Chao

Keo C. Chao

POINT4WARD FINANCIAL PLANNING
Walnut Creek, CA
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CRD#: 5206791
Keo Cal Chao

Professional summary


Keo Cal Chao, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at POINT4WARD FINANCIAL PLANNING located in Walnut Creek, California.

Keo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Keo has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

March 8, 2021 - Present

POINT4WARD FINANCIAL PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 312375
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

April 2, 2018 - January 28, 2021

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
San Ramon, CA
Past

March 14, 2018 - January 28, 2021

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
San Ramon, CA
Past

December 8, 2016 - November 30, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
Saratoga, CA
Past

December 8, 2016 - November 30, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SARATOGA, CA
Past

June 18, 2015 - December 8, 2016

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
SARATOGA, CA
Past

June 5, 2015 - December 8, 2016

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1027
SARATOGA, CA
Past

April 30, 2014 - September 25, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SANTA CLARA, CA
Past

April 30, 2014 - September 25, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SANTA CLARA, CA
Past

November 9, 2010 - June 13, 2013

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 8, 2010 - June 13, 2013

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 9, 2007 - November 8, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
WALNUT CREEK, CA

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
(3/8/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/5/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PF
POINT4WARD FINANCIAL PLANNING
POINT4WARD FINANCIAL PLANNING | POINT4WARD FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 312375 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Walnut Creek, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 713-7381
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,912,500

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Company Information


POINT4WARD FINANCIAL PLANNING

CRD#: 312375Walnut Creek, CA

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