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Joseph Chuo-ju Kuo

Joseph C. Kuo

FARTHER
Newark, CA 94560
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CRD#: 6563403
Joseph Chuo-ju Kuo

Professional summary


Joseph Chuo-ju Kuo, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FARTHER located in Newark, California.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


MY CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ Professional Certified Management Accountant Certified Grief Recovery Specialist Motivational Interview Practitioner Board Member of SF Chapter of Financial Planning Association
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Corporate Executives
Estate & Generational Planning...
Financial Psychology/Coaching
Generation X
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.) Golden Gate University; Non-investment related; 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA. 94105; University; Adjunct Professor; Starting 1/2021; approximately 10 hours a month. Duties: teaching students. 2.) Abundance Life Planning; Non-investment related; online; Title: Founder; Starting 7/2022; approximately 5-10 hours a month. Duties: coashing, teaching in workshops.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

June 11, 2024 - Present

FARTHER

Office #1: 39899 Balentine Drive Suite 200, Newark, CA 94560
RIA
CRD#: 302050
Newark, CA
Past

March 13, 2023 - August 7, 2024

FINANCIAL LIFE FOCUS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152904
Newark, CA
Past

March 5, 2021 - June 17, 2021

FAMILY WEALTH CONSULTANTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 128494
San Jose, CA
Past

June 5, 2018 - July 27, 2023

ABUNDANCE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 296783
NEWARK, CA
Past

November 12, 2015 - April 10, 2018

GRIFFIN BLACK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134684
REDWOOD CITY, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FA
FARTHER
FARTHER | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | MASSO TORRENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(6/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/11/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


FA
FARTHER
FARTHER | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | MASSO TORRENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(628) 246-8004
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
275

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts24,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,523,810,877

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Company Information


FARTHER

CRD#: 302050Newark, CA 94560

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