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Philip Fu Pei Chao

Advisor at Cetera — Patterson, CA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

24 years

Location

Patterson, CA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,094 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Philip Chao is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held roles at Axsome, Lundbeck, Voya Financial Advisors, and Fortune Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is a sales manager at a pharmaceutical company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Patterson, CA

Patterson CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

24 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Axsome

2022 - Present • 4 years

New York, NY

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

El Segundo, CA

Lundbeck

2016 - 2022 • 6 years

Deerfield, IL

VOYA Financial Advisors

2014 - 2021 • 7 years

Patterson, CA

Fortune Financial

2012 - Present • 14 years

Patterson, CA

Merrill

2004 - 2006 • 2 years

CA

Morgan Stanley Dw Inc.

2003 - 2004 • 1 year

Hayward, CA

Disclosures

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Series 65

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Series 63

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Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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Series 63

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Christopher M

Series 65

Modesto, CA

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David M

Series 63, Series 65

Modesto, CA

Mraz and Associates

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management
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