Hardik Shah

About Hardik Shah

I graduated from Fox School of Business, Temple University, with a Master of Business Administration in Finance. Since joining Diamond State Financial Group, I have earned Series 6, 63, 65 and 7 registrations as well as Life, Health and Ethics Insurance licenses. I am a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.I earned my Master of International Business and Computer Applications Degree in India. I have also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification by the Institute of Financial Planning (IFP). An advisor has to go through an intense curriculum in the areas of financial planning and demonstrate consistent professionalism to achieve the CFP® certification. Once certified, CFP® practitioners are required to maintain technical competence, fulfill ethical obligations, and stay current with developments in the financial planning profession each year. My practice focuses on providing estate, tax and business continuation strategy to my clients that include closely held business, physicians and professionals working in local corporations.I currently reside in Bear, Delaware, with my wife Kajari and daughters, Meera and Kaavya. And am involved in local charity and community organizations like Indo-American Association of Delaware (IAAD), etc. I enjoy traveling, reading, playing tennis and watching football. Diamond State Financial Group Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker/dealer. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 900 Prides Crossing Newark, DE 19713

Experience

1. Senior Partner Wealth Manager

   Diamond State Financial Group

   Jun 2003 — Present

   I am a Wealth Manager and Senior Partner at Diamond State Financial Group. As a Certified Financial Planner (TM) professional, I provide comprehensive financial services with a commitment to building relationships. I am committed to helping clients improve their long-term financial success. I am part of a team of professionals with expertise in various areas of financial services.We provide the following services:For Individuals:· Portfolio Management*· Mutual Funds*· Fee-Based Financial Planning*· Life, Disability & Long-Term Care Insurance· Cash Management· College Funding· Retirement Strategies· Estate Planning· Tax Reduction Strategies**For Businesses:· Group: Life, Health & Disability Insurance· Key Employee Insurance· Buy-Sell Funding· Succession Strategies· Deferred Compensation· Executive Bonus Strategies· IRAs, SEPs, KEOGHs & 401(k)s· Profit Sharing· Retirement Strategies· Executive Compensation Programs· Financial Education SeminarsI am a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Securian Financial Services, Inc.*This information should not be considered as tax and/or legal advice. You should contact your tax and/or legal advisor regarding your specific situation. Diamond State Financial Group offers securities and investment advisory services through Securian Financial Services, Inc, member FINRA/SIPC. Diamond State Financial Group is independently owned and operated.

Education

• Temple University

  MBA

  2001 — 2003

• The American College

  Certified Financial Planner

  2004 — 2007