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Qingqing Cao
AMERICAN FUNDSTARS
IRVINE, CA 92614
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CRD#: 7256068
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Professional summary
Qingqing Cao, who also goes by Quinn Cao, is a registered financial professional currently at AMERICAN FUNDSTARS located in Irvine, California.
Qingqing is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Qingqing has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Quinn Cao
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.
Name of business: Wencore Solution Inc; not investment-related; address: 4340 Von Karman Ave STE 350, Newport Beach, CA 92660; nature of business: technology development; position: CEO; start date: 4/30/2022; approximate number of hours/month devoting to the other business: 80 hours per month; number of hours devoting to the other business during securities trading hours: 20; duties relating to the other business: management and administration to support technology team. Name of business: Antalpha Technologies Inc; not investment-related; address: 18575 Jamboree Rd #6, Irvine, CA 92612; nature of business: technology; position: Director; start date: 6/1/2022; approximate number of hours/month devoting to the other business: 80 hours per month; number of hours devoting to the other business during securities trading hours: 20; duties relating to the other business: management.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 18, 2025 - Present
AMERICAN FUNDSTARS
Office #1: 1 Park Plaza Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92614RIA
BD
CRD#: 315860
IRVINE, CA
Past
June 21, 2023 - March 11, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
Irvine, CA
Past
June 21, 2023 - March 11, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
Irvine, CA
Past
May 25, 2022 - June 28, 2023
AMERICAN FUNDSTARS
RIA
CRD#: 315860
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
August 28, 2020 - May 4, 2022
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
IRVINE, CA
Past
July 23, 2020 - May 4, 2022
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
IRVINE, 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".
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AMERICAN FUNDSTARS
AMERICAN FUNDSTARS | MY SECURITIES | AMERICAN FUNDSTARS INSURANCE AGENCY | AMERICAN FUNDSTARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
CRD#: 315860 / SEC#: 801-126339, 8-70982
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/5/2022 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/25/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
California(9/18/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/23/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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AMERICAN FUNDSTARS
AMERICAN FUNDSTARS | MY SECURITIES | AMERICAN FUNDSTARS INSURANCE AGENCY | AMERICAN FUNDSTARS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
CRD#: 315860 / SEC#: 801-126339, 8-70982
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/5/2022 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/25/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1 Park Plaza Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92614
Mailing Address
1 Park Plaza Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone number
(949) 877-8838
Established
Delaware since 06/17/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
21
SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 365 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 276,608,065 |
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