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John H. Kim

SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
Honolulu, HI 96814
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CRD#: 7149319
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Professional summary


John H Kim, who also goes by John Hyun Kim, John Kim, is a registered financial advisor currently at SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS located in Honolulu, Hawaii and INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Hyun Kim | John Kim

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) SFGA LLC POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Outside Registered Investment Advisor/Outside IAR INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2025 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd #1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR OF SFGA LLC, A SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR OFFERING ADVISORY SERVICES (2) INSURANCE POSITION: Independent Contractor NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2025 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd #1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: HAWAII LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT OF SFG, LTD. OFFERING VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (3) SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP (SFG) POSITION: Employee NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 05/01/2025 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd #1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE AT DBA USED TO MARKET SECURITIES AND INSURANCE BUSINESS. NEA RETIREMENT PROGRAM POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2025 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: NEA Retirement Specialist educating members on financial topics SFG, LTD POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2025 ADDRESS: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 1140, Honolulu HI 96814, United States DESCRIPTION: Investment Advisor Representative

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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®
None

Experience


Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

Office #1: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
RIA
CRD#: 168645
Honolulu, HI
Current

May 12, 2025 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7717
Honolulu, HI
Past

January 6, 2025 - April 30, 2025

DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 326060
Honolulu, HI
Past

January 6, 2025 - April 30, 2025

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155576
Honolulu, HI
Past

April 3, 2024 - January 3, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
HONOLULU, HI
Past

April 3, 2024 - January 3, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
HONOLULU, HI
Past

November 18, 2020 - April 5, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Honolulu, HI
Past

November 18, 2020 - April 5, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Honolulu, HI
Past

November 19, 2019 - October 7, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Honolulu, HI
Past

October 12, 2019 - October 7, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
HONOLULU, HI

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
SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
SFGA LLC | SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645 / SEC#: 801-107307

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2016 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

IAR
Hawaii
(5/1/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(5/12/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/18/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/11/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS
SFGA LLC | SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645 / SEC#: 801-107307

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2016 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1357 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1140, Honolulu, HI 96814
Mailing Address
Phone number
(808) 951-7185
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (2/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,110
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 117,832,162

Red Flags


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Company Information


SHIRAISHI FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS

CRD#: 168645Honolulu, HI 96814

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