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Chih-Tao Ma

25 Years of Experience
Diamond Bar, CA
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Chih-Tao Ma is a registered investment advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Diamond Bar, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 44,045 clients with $11B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
538 advisors
Number of Clients
44,045 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$257K average
Assets Under Management
$11.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

IFG offers investment management through various programs, including AccessPoint, Custom Asset Management, and Third Party Asset Managers. Fees are based on a percentage of the value of your account and are negotiable. Transaction charges may also apply. The maximum advisory fee is 3.00% per year. IFG and its IARs may receive additional compensation from product sponsors, which creates a conflict of interest.

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Location

660 N. Diamond Bar Blvd #268, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
September 2019
Settled
Customer Dispute
August 2005
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Chih-Tao is a licensed insurance agent in California, offering insurance sales and services since 2016. This activity requires minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Independent Financial Group, LLC
December 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos
Independent Financial Group, LLCBroker
December 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
January 2014 - December 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Cetera Investment Services LLCBroker
May 2012 - December 2016 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Cetera Investment Services LLC
May 2012 - January 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos
Unionbanc Investment Services, LLCBroker
July 2011 - May 2012 · 10 mos
Unionbanc Investment Services, LLC
July 2011 - May 2012 · 10 mos
Bancwest Investment Services, INC. (bwis) and Bwis D/b/a Fhis
July 2006 - July 2011 · 5 yrs
Bancwest Investment Services, INC.Broker
December 2003 - July 2011 · 7 yrs 7 mos
Bancwest Investment Services, INC.
December 2003 - July 2004 · 7 mos
Citicorp Investment Services
May 2003 - December 2003 · 7 mos
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
May 2003 - December 2003 · 7 mos
Linsco/private Ledger CORP.
January 2001 - May 2003 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Linsco/private Ledger CORP.Broker
July 2000 - May 2003 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Fortune Securities, INC.Broker
April 2000 - November 2000 · 7 mos
State Registrations3 states
CANJNY
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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