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Hsin-kai Chou

SHORELINEAMBROSE ADVISORS
San Diego, CA 92122
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CRD#: 5328963
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Professional summary


Hsin-kai Chou, who also goes by Phillip Chou, is a registered financial professional currently at SHORELINEAMBROSE ADVISORS, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Hsin-kai is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Hsin-kai has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Phillip Chou

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 3, 2016 - Present

SHORELINEAMBROSE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6310 Greenwich Drive Suite 120, San Diego, CA 92122
BD
CRD#: 141046
San Diego, CA
Past

May 27, 2009 - June 9, 2016

EUREKA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116873
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

November 10, 2008 - May 5, 2009

BCC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143642
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

February 22, 2008 - May 5, 2009

BCC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143642
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
California
(3/3/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/13/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
SHORELINEAMBROSE ADVISORS, LLC
SHORELINEAMBROSE ADVISORS, LLC | SHP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 141046 / SEC#: , 8-67357

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
6310 Greenwich Drive Suite 120, San Diego, CA 92122
Mailing Address
6310 Greenwich Drive Suite 120, San Diego, CA 92122
Phone number
(858) 587-9800
Established
California since 04/08/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AMBROSE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLCOWNER
SHORELINE PARTNERS, LLCOWNER
HARDEN, MICHAEL JAMESVICE PRESIDENT4256503
MALOTT, TIMOTHY GERALDPRESIDENT AND CEO, CCO & AMLCO5246927
THORNTON, STEVEN LEEFINOP4496384

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Company Information


SHORELINEAMBROSE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 141046San Diego, CA 92122

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