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Cherie C. Wang

VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
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CRD#: 6471133
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Professional summary


Cherie Chih Chun Wang, CFP®, who also goes by Cherie Wang, Chih Chun Wang, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Placentia, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Placentia, California.

Cherie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Cherie has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Cherie Wang | Chih Chun Wang

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.
1. 11/29/2017 - Cerritos College Teacher - Not Investment Related - Outside/W-2 Employment - Professor - Start Date 9/2017. 2. 11/29/2017 - No Business Name - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Other - Start Date 7/29/2015 - 2 Hours Per Month / 2 Hours During Trading - Notary Public. 3. 01/04/2018 - Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date 6/20/2017 - 20 Hours Per Month/20 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 06/2017. I expect to spend approximately 20 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 01/08/2018 - Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC - DBA: Zuk Financial Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date 06/2017 - 20 Hours Per Month/20 Hours During Securities Trading. 5. 5/30/2018 - Zuk and Associates Insurance Services Inc. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Start Date:03/25/2015 - 5 Hour(s) Per Month/5 Hour(s) During Trading. 6. 7/9/2021 - Citadel Law Offices & Financial Service - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Other-Estate Planning - Certified Estate Planner - Start Date: 5/7/2021 - 2 Hours Per Month/2 Hours During Securities Trading - Complete estate planning paperwork and provides to Citadel for creation of the trust. 7. 7/28/2021 - TWC Wealth, Inc. - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Start Date: 6/11/2021 - 8 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - S-Corp for tax purposes.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Cherie Chih Chun Wang's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

October 20, 2017 - Present

VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 151 N Kraemer Blvd #222, Placentia, CA 92870
RIA
CRD#: 289737
PLACENTIA, CA
Current

November 29, 2017 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 151 N Kraemer Blvd Ste 222, Placentia, CA 92870
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Placentia, CA
Past

November 29, 2017 - April 6, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

June 28, 2017 - December 31, 2017

VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES

RIA
CRD#: 282275
Placentia, CA
Past

June 8, 2015 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
PLACENTIA, CA
Past

April 28, 2015 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
PLACENTIA, 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".
VW
VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
DRUMMOND & ASSOCIATES | ZUK FINANCIAL GROUP | VWS | VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737 / SEC#: 801-113081

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2018 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.
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
Arizona
(8/23/2021)
RR
Arkansas
(8/23/2021)
IAR
California
(10/20/2017)
RR
California
(11/29/2017)
RR
Colorado
(11/29/2017)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2024)
RR
Georgia
(8/23/2021)
RR
Idaho
(8/23/2021)
RR
Illinois
(2/11/2022)
RR
Michigan
(7/29/2024)
RR
Nevada
(8/23/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/23/2021)
RR
New York
(1/29/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/22/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/3/2021)
RR
Oregon
(8/2/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(9/3/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2021)
RR
Utah
(8/23/2021)
RR
Washington
(8/23/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/27/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VW
VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
DRUMMOND & ASSOCIATES | ZUK FINANCIAL GROUP | VWS | VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737 / SEC#: 801-113081

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
404 W. Pine Street Suite 6, Lodi, CA 95240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(209) 366-1264
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VWS FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,131
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,205,186,000

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Company Information


VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737Placentia, CA 92870

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