Ik J. Choi

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH

Pasadena, CA 91101

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CRD#: 5855980

Professional summary

Ik Jun Choi, who also goes by Ik J Choi, Mike Choi, Ik Jun Choi, is a registered financial advisor currently at PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC located in Pasadena, California and GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Ik is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Ik has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ik J Choi | Mike Choi | Ik Jun Choi

Other business activities

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1. Pasadena Private Wealth-Investment related-2 N Lake Ave, Ste 510, Pasadena, CA 91101-RIA-Director of Operations, Chief compliance officer-5/2018-160 hrs/mth-100% during trading hrs-In charge of ensuring continued business operations and oversight on adherence of rules and regulations.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 1, 2019 - Present

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 2 North Lake Avenue Suite 520, Pasadena, CA 91101

RIA

CRD#: 295178

Pasadena, CA

Current

January 27, 2025 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094

CRD#: 116012

Los Angeles, CA

Past

May 18, 2020 - May 2, 2024

PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 283952

Pasadena, CA

Past

May 18, 2018 - May 18, 2020

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Pasadena, CA

Past

January 14, 2011 - May 22, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

PASADENA, CA

Past

December 14, 2010 - May 22, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

PASADENA, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 295178 / SEC#: 801-112999

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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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IAR

California
(4/1/2019)

California
(1/27/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/10/2011

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/13/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 12/30/2013

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 11/18/2013

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 295178 / SEC#: 801-112999

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2 North Lake Avenue Suite 520, Pasadena, CA 91101

Mailing Address

Phone number

(626) 993-9300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH PART 2A BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,843
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,268,875,503

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Ik J. Choi

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ik Jun Choi's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GT SECURITIES, INC.

PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLC

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/10/2011

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/13/2010

Series 10

Date: 12/30/2013

Series 9

Date: 11/18/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

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