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Michael S. Kim

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CRD#: 5680026
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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.

Michael Sugweon Kim, who also goes by Michael Kim, Sugweon Kim, Kim Sugweon, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. Michael had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Kim | Sugweon Kim | Kim Sugweon

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.
*BLUE ANCHOR FINANCIAL SERVICES INC/DBA BLUE ANCHOR INSURANCE AGENCY; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; FIXED LIFE, FIXED ANNUITY, AND HEALTH INSURANCE; PRESIDENT/ INSURANCE AGENT; START DATE=09/2013; HRS/MO=120; TRADING HRS/MO=80; MARKETING AND SALES;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 6, 2020 - March 15, 2024

BLUE ANCHOR ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 311294
BUENA PARK, CA
Past

February 11, 2020 - October 21, 2020

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
Buena Park, CA
Past

January 13, 2020 - October 21, 2020

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
Buena Park, CA
Past

January 3, 2017 - August 30, 2018

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
Buena Park, CA
Past

October 10, 2012 - July 29, 2014

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
ORANGE, CA
Past

April 1, 2011 - April 10, 2012

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 3, 2009 - February 8, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
IRVINE, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/19/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/10/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/13/2020
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BA
BLUE ANCHOR ADVISORY SERVICES
BLUE ANCHOR ADVISORY SERVICES | KIM, MICHAEL, SUGWEON | BLUE ANCHOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 311294 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
6281 Beach Blvd. Suite 156, Buena Park, CA 90621
Mailing Address
Phone number
(213) 905-9004
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,838,000

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Company Information


BLUE ANCHOR ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 311294

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