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ChFC financial advisors in Laguna Niguel, CA

Every SEC-registered financial advisor at a firm office in Laguna Niguel who lists the Chartered Financial Consultant designation, A to Z.

4 ChFC holders work in Laguna Niguel; the most are at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC (1). 4 are also registered broker representatives.

ChFC advisors in Laguna Niguel, A to Z

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  • John A. GainesLPL Financial LLC · Chartered Financial Consultant
  • John KalianovCetera Investment Advisers LLC · Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant
  • Carey L. RobinsonManning & Napier Advisors, LLC · Chartered Financial Consultant
  • Jasper C. SchannaOsaic Wealth, Inc. · Chartered Financial Consultant

Firms with the most ChFC holders in Laguna Niguel

Cetera Investment Advisers LLC 1Gaines, John Andrew 1LPL Financial LLC 1Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC 1Osaic Wealth, Inc. 1

ChFC advisors in other California cities

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Questions

How many ChFC financial advisors are in Laguna Niguel, CA?

4 SEC-registered investment adviser representatives at firm offices in Laguna Niguel, California list the ChFC designation; Cetera Investment Advisers LLC employs the most of them (1).

What is a ChFC?

ChFC stands for Chartered Financial Consultant, The American College's financial-planning designation: eight courses and three years of experience.

How do I check a ChFC in Laguna Niguel?

Each advisor below links to a profile with their registrations, exams, designations and how long they've been registered, plus links to the SEC's adviser search and FINRA BrokerCheck. Confirm the ChFC itself with the body that issues it.

Source: the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure daily file, which lists the professional designations each investment adviser representative reports. Designations are self-reported to the SEC; confirm a ChFC with the issuing body before you rely on it. Broker-only representatives aren't included. Also by designation: CFP professionals and CFA charterholders.