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Stephen W. Chang
ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Clarksville, MD
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CRD#: 7717661
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Professional summary
Stephen Walter Chang, who also goes by Stephen Chang, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Clarksville, Maryland.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Stephen has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stephen Chang
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) Stephen Chang is a licensed insurance agent. Start date : 2023-07-13. Hours per month devoted to this activity during trading hours: 5; Hours per month devoted to this activity outside trading hours: 5; Name of outside business: Rich to Wealthy, LLC; Location of the business: 1390 Chain Bridge Rd #10147 McLean Virginia 22101 United States; Description of the business: Rich to Wealthy is a personal finance-related social media and website-based education and entertainment company. ; Position Title: Owner/Co-Founder; Responsibilities Duties: Create media content for educational and entertainment purposes regarding personal finance topics; Start date with business: 2023-07-12; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 10; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 10. 2) University of Virginia; Is the advisory affiliate principal control person: No; Entail service on board of directors for a publicly traded company: No; Is the business investment related: No; Location: 2420 Old Ivy Road Charlottesville VA 22903 USA; Description of the business: The University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) helps working adults finish their degrees and advance their careers. The school offers a variety of online and in-person programs, including bachelor's degree completion programs, professional certificates, a master's in public safety, and other career accelerators.; Position Title: Instructor, CFP� Certificate Program; Responsibilities Duties: Provide instruction on Certified Financial Planning courses needed to pursue CFP� certification with the CFP� Board. Specific subject areas include Personal Financial Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Planning, Income Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, and Capstone course in Financial Planning.; Start date with business: 2025-07-15; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 15; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 5;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 9, 2023 - Present
ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 325930
Clarksville, MD
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RICH TO WEALTHY | ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 325930 / SEC#: 801-129105
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2023 Approved)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2023 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Maryland(1/10/2024)
IAR
Texas(1/3/2024)
IAR
Virginia(5/9/2023)
Current Firm
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ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RICH TO WEALTHY | ACTS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 325930 / SEC#: 801-129105
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2023 Approved)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2023 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
1390 Chain Bridge Rd #10147, Mclean, VA 22101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(571) 749-5522
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2
SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 57 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 114,842,834 |
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