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Mark H. Chao
VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT
Saint Louis, MO 63141
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CRD#: 5661676
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Professional summary
Mark Hwaley Chao is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. located in Saint Louis, Missouri and VESTECH SECURITIES, INC. located in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
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.
Name of the other business: Vestech Securities, Inc. Investment-related: Yes Address of the other business: 11477 Olde Cabin Road, Suite 310, Saint Louis, MO, 63141 Nature of the other business: Broker Dealer Position; title, or relationship with the other business: Investment Representative Start date of your relationship: 04/2019 Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 80 Number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 80 Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: financial representative helping clients achieve their financial goals Name of the other business: Saint Louis Kendo Investment-related: No Address of the other business: 3573 Bostons Farm Drive, Bridgeton, MO, 63044 Nature of the other business: Kendo Position; title, or relationship with the other business: Vice President of Promotions Start date of your relationship: 08/2009 Approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 24 Number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 0 Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Kendo class instructor POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 10/01/2018 ADDRESS: Saint Louis MO 63122, United States DESCRIPTION: Licensed insurance agent appointed with various insurance carriers. Insurance sales. POSITION: President NATURE: Real estate investment and management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/2025 ADDRESS: 3573 Bostons Farm Drive, Bridgeton, MO, 63044 DESCRIPTION: Real estate investing, purchase, and management of residential and commercial real estate.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 17, 2019 - Present
VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.
Office #1: 11477 Olde Cabin Road Suite 310, Saint Louis, MO 63141RIA
CRD#: 285685
Saint Louis, MO
Current
April 17, 2019 - Present
VESTECH SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 11477 Olde Cabin Rd. Suite 310, St. Louis, MO 63141BD
CRD#: 41409
St. Louis, MO
Past
December 26, 2017 - April 2, 2019
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103863
UNIVERSITY CITY, MO
Past
February 17, 2017 - December 15, 2017
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 118260
Maryland Heights, MO
Past
July 19, 2010 - December 31, 2016
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 29087
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO
Past
July 7, 2010 - December 31, 2016
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 29087
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO
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
RR
Colorado(10/26/2020)
RR
Illinois(4/17/2019)
RR
Missouri(4/17/2019)
IAR
Missouri(4/17/2019)
RR
Nevada(2/1/2021)
RR
North Carolina(2/3/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VA
VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.
MAENDEL WEALTH | VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | ROYAL CROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MEYER FINANCIAL GROUP
CRD#: 285685 / SEC#:
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/8/2017 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2020 Approved)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2017 Approved)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2016 Approved)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2017 Approved)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2017 Approved)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2018 Approved)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
11477 Olde Cabin Road Suite 310, Saint Louis, MO 63141
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 828-2111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 270 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 100,032,281 |
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Company Information
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CRD#: 285685Saint Louis, MO 63141TRUST BUT VERIFY
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