AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
LC

Leo Chen

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 7017149
LC

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Leo Chen, CFP®, who also goes by Leoo J Chen, was a registered financial professional .

Leo is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2018. Leo had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Leoo J Chen

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.
CFO/CO-FOUNDER/LLC MEMBER OF TEXAS PANIC ROOM, CHAIN OF LIVE ESCAPE GAMES (TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES)1205 RIO GRANDE ST, AUSTIN TX 78701. May 2014-4 hours-pay bills, payroll, taxes, annual financial stmts. MARIA L. CHEN, CPA~'NIR'~501 INDUSTRIAL DR STE 101~RICHARDSON~TX~75081~Accounting Services/Tax Preparation~Employee~2/1/2018~160hrs~130hrs~Staff accountant - prepare individual and small business tax returns|

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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®

Experience


Past

June 13, 2022 - February 8, 2024

ADERO PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 297808
Oakland, CA
Past

October 12, 2018 - December 14, 2020

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
RICHARDSON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/24/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/12/2018
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AP
ADERO PARTNERS, LLC
ADERO PARTNERS, LLC | VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | HINES WARNER, A VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 297808 / SEC#: 801-113671

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
1646 N. California Blvd. Suite 320, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 252-0550
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADERO PARTNERS, LLC ADV PART 2 (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,664
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,382,594,653

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/24/2025
Cover Page
03/26/2024
01/09/2023

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


ADERO PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 297808

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Leo Chen

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics