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Jianing Zhou

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CRD#: 7675320
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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.

Jianing Zhou, who also goes by Wendy Zhou, was a registered financial professional .

Jianing is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2023. Jianing had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Wendy Zhou

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.
Sunstone Management Inc; Investment-Related; Irvine, CA; Private Capital Firm; Client Manager; 7/2022; 20hrs/mo; 20 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; Duties are client manager activities. Sunstone Advisors, LLC. Investment-related. 18881 Von Karman Ave. Suite 500. Irvine, CA 92612. Investment Advisor. Start date 9/28/2022. 20hrs/mo; 20 hrs/mo during securities trading hours. Duties are Investment Adviser Representative activities.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 1, 2024 - May 13, 2024

CAROFIN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 298717
Irvine, CA
Past

January 20, 2023 - May 24, 2024

SUNSTONE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 324002
IRVINE, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/3/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/1/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CAROFIN, LLC
CAROFIN, LLC

CRD#: 298717 / SEC#: , 8-70224

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Phone number
(828) 393-0088
Established
North Carolina since 05/03/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLCMEMBER - COMMON41970
CAROFIN HOLDINGS, INC.MEMBER - COMMON
DRAKE, PHILIP CALVINMEMBER - PREFERRED
STAR, JOSHUA S.MEMBER - PREFERRED3244678
GILMORE, NICHOLAS CRAIGCTO, COO-CFO AND FINOP5181593
MILHAUPT, PETER STUARTMANAGER728310
ROBERTS, BRUCE VICTORCCO1489110

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Company Information


CAROFIN, LLC

CRD#: 298717

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