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Luis E. Garcia Estrada
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS
Santa Ana, CA
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CRD#: 7155972
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Professional summary
Luis Ernesto Garcia Estrada, who also goes by Luis Garcia Estrada, Luis Ernesto Garciaestrada, is a registered financial advisor currently at BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Santa Ana, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Santa Ana, California.
Luis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Luis has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Luis Garcia Estrada | Luis Ernesto Garciaestrada
Other business activities
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1. 01/27/2023 - Premier America Wealth Management Group - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) 2. 03/21/2024 - BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 02/05/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 160 Hours During Trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 7, 2024 - Present
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 164173
Santa Ana, CA
Current
January 27, 2023 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 1901 E Alton Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
SANTA ANA, CA
Past
January 27, 2023 - June 12, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHATSWORTH, CA
Past
October 19, 2020 - January 23, 2023
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
September 18, 2020 - January 23, 2023
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
LOS ANGELES, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 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(4/11/2024)
RR
California(1/27/2023)
IAR
California(2/7/2024)
RR
Colorado(4/11/2024)
RR
Florida(4/11/2024)
RR
Georgia(3/12/2025)
IAR
Illinois(2/21/2024)
RR
Illinois(4/11/2024)
RR
Maryland(4/12/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(4/9/2025)
RR
Michigan(4/11/2024)
RR
Minnesota(8/6/2024)
RR
Nevada(4/11/2024)
RR
Ohio(7/16/2025)
RR
Oregon(4/12/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico(4/11/2024)
RR
Texas(4/19/2024)
RR
Washington(4/12/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/18/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 932-8007
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,899 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 534,972,633 |
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