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Paul C. Chang

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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Paul C Chang was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. Paul had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
1. Transpacific Financial, San Jose, California, Fixed Insurance Product Producer from 10/2018, 160 hours per month, commission base. 2. TransGlobal Advisory, LLC., Monrovia, California, Registered Investment Advisor from 08/2022, 20 hours per month, Independent fee based contractor. Securities related business. 3. Globalink Securities Inc., 3452 E Foothill Blvd., Suite 1040, Pasadena, CA 91107;Registered Representative.Start date with business: 2022-8-22; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 60; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 20; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business. Commission based. Securities related business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 22, 2022 - December 13, 2023

TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168709
Cupertino, CA
Past

August 22, 2022 - December 15, 2023

GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29721
PASADENA, CA
Past

March 11, 2019 - August 31, 2021

TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168709
Cupertino, CA
Past

March 11, 2019 - August 31, 2021

GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29721
Fremont, CA
Past

April 7, 2017 - October 5, 2018

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

March 27, 2009 - October 5, 2018

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SAN JOSE, CA

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".
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TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC
TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC | TRANSPACIFIC FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 168709 / SEC#: 801-129096

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/18/2024 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/28/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC
TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC | TRANSPACIFIC FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 168709 / SEC#: 801-129096

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/29/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/26/2023 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/18/2024 Terminated)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
185 W Chestnut Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Mailing Address
Phone number
(626) 447-7888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
29

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TGA BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts226
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,814,305

Red Flags


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Company Information


TRANSGLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 168709

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