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Alvin D. Parra

STRATEGIC CHOICES WEALTH ADVISORS
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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CRD#: 5449273
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Professional summary


Alvin D Parra is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC CHOICES WEALTH ADVISORS INC. located in South Pasadena, California and C. E. SKOWRUP & CO. located in South Pasadena, California.

Alvin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Alvin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Alvin D Parra is an investment adviser representative and COO with Strategic Choices Wealth Advisors Inc. Alvin D Parra is a licensed insurance agent with Brokers Alliance, Inc. Mr. Parra is also the President and Life and Health agent of Strategic Choices Financial & Insurance Solutions agency in the State of California. Alvin Davila Parra is the President and Founder of Reyuz Inc., a side venture that is in pre-manufacturing stages of plastic products. This is located at 1445 Huntington Dr, Ste 325, South Pasadena, CA 91030. He started May 1, 2018 and does supervision to manufacture, market, and distribute the product. He dedicates time outside of trading hours to advance this side venture.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 6, 2018 - Present

STRATEGIC CHOICES WEALTH ADVISORS INC.

Office #1: 1445 Huntington Dr Ste 325, South Pasadena, CA 91030
RIA
CRD#: 292525
South Pasadena, CA
Current

November 18, 2021 - Present

C. E. SKOWRUP & CO.

Office #1: 1445 Huntington Dr. Suite 325, South Pasadena, CA 91030
RIA
CRD#: 108456
South Pasadena, CA
Past

April 25, 2019 - March 25, 2020

ACRYLIC FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 288263
South Pasadena, CA
Past

June 3, 2008 - December 31, 2008

HBW SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136959
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 7, 2007 - April 16, 2008

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
POMONA, 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
(3/6/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/11/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CE
C. E. SKOWRUP & CO.
C. E. SKOWRUP & CO. | SKOWRUP C E & CO

CRD#: 108456 / SEC#: 801-57630

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2012 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Westlake Village, CA
Mailing Address
3435 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #6176 Westlake Villag, Westlack Village, CA 91359
Phone number
(818) 865-3680
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 23,253,442

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Company Information


C. E. SKOWRUP & CO.

CRD#: 108456South Pasadena, CA 91030

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