Shaopeng Zhu

MCADAM LLC

Waltham, MA 02451

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CRD#: 6097867

Professional summary

Shaopeng Zhu, who also goes by Shawn Zhu, is a registered financial advisor currently at MCADAM LLC located in Waltham, Massachusetts and MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Shaopeng is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Shaopeng has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Shawn Zhu

Other business activities

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1)MCADAM LLC, RIA, INVESTMENT RELATED. 10/2014-PRESENT. 303 WYMAN ST SUITE 300 WALTHAM, MA 02451. INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE. 160 HRS/MONTH. 160 HRS/MONTH TRADING DURING TRADING. DUTIES: INVESTMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES. 2)MCADAM INSTITUTIONAL BROKERAGE, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, FIXED INSURANCE SALES. 10/2014-PRESENT. 303 WYMAN ST SUITE 300 WALTHAM, MA 02451. 10 HRS/MONTH. 10 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING. DUTIES: FIXED INSURANCE SALES. 3)BIRCH FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INVESTMENT RELATED. 07/2021. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY. 07/2021-PRESENT. 160HRS/MONTH. 160HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 20, 2014 - Present

MCADAM LLC

Office #1: 303 Wyman St Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451

RIA

CRD#: 170914

Waltham, MA

Current

January 13, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 101 Federal Street #1900, Boston, MA 02110

RIA

CRD#: 23224

Boston, MA

Past

October 3, 2014 - December 31, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Waltham, MA

Past

November 20, 2012 - October 3, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

BOSTON, MA

Past

September 7, 2012 - October 3, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MCADAM LLC

CRD#: 170914 / SEC#: 801-79583

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2014 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

Massachusetts
(10/20/2014)

Massachusetts
(1/13/2025)

IAR

Texas
(4/17/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/7/2012

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/15/2012

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/6/2012

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

MCADAM LLC

CRD#: 170914 / SEC#: 801-79583

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2014 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

150 N. Radnor Chester Road Suite F-200, Radnor, PA 19087

Mailing Address

Phone number

(888) 614-5323

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

152

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	10,346
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,294,363,822

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Shaopeng Zhu

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MCADAM LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 11/7/2012

Series 65

Date: 10/15/2012

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 9/6/2012

FINRA

Current Firm

MCADAM LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

MCADAM LLC

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