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Brian Y. Chou

SECURA FINANCIAL
Orange, CA 92868-2944
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CRD#: 5921000
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Professional summary


Brian Yau Chou is a registered financial advisor currently at SECURA FINANCIAL located in Orange, California.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Brian has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) BARTH CALDERON, LLP: NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 333 CITY BLVD WEST, SUITE 2050, ORANGE, CA; LAW FIRM; ATTORNEY; 10/01/2012; 240 HOURS/MONTH; 8 HOURS PER DAY DURING TRADING HOURS; ESTATE PLANNING & ASSET PROTECTION 2) J.W. COLE FINANICAL, INC.; ORANGE, CA; REGISTERED ASSISTANT; 05/2013.

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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

March 25, 2014 - Present

SECURA FINANCIAL

Office #1: 333 City Boulevard West, Suite 2050, Orange, CA 92868-2944
RIA
CRD#: 137324
Orange, CA
Past

May 10, 2013 - December 31, 2014

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
TAMPA, FL
Past

November 8, 2012 - May 10, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142170
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

July 27, 2011 - June 29, 2012

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
LONG BEACH, 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".
SF
SECURA FINANCIAL
BARTH FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | SECURA FINANCIAL, LLC | SECURA FINANCIAL | H.M. BARTH & COMPANY, LLC, FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | H.M. BARTH & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 137324 / SEC#: 801-113072

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2018 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2018 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2018 Terminated)

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
(3/25/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/5/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
SECURA FINANCIAL
BARTH FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | SECURA FINANCIAL, LLC | SECURA FINANCIAL | H.M. BARTH & COMPANY, LLC, FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | H.M. BARTH & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 137324 / SEC#: 801-113072

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2018 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/24/2018 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
333 City Boulevard West, Suite 2050, Orange, CA 92868-2944
Mailing Address
Phone number
(714) 704-6616
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE SEC (4/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,141
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 261,784,000

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Company Information


SECURA FINANCIAL

CRD#: 137324Orange, CA 92868-2944

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