Tien Dinh
Advisor at Emerson Equity LLC
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About
Tien Dinh is a financial advisor with Emerson Equity LLC in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Emerson Equity, he has been involved in several business ventures, including co-founding and serving as CFO of Cereus Investment Inc., a tax and accounting firm, as well as founding and managing operations for Cereus Corporation and Almost Heaven, both landscaping and construction businesses. He also holds a director role at WRP Tax Services, Inc., which provides tax and accounting services. Emerson Equity is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting, employing investment strategies from capital preservation to aggressive growth and utilizing various analytical approaches.
Client services
Based on Emerson Equity LLC
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Selection of other advisers
Educational seminars or workshops
Management of private placement life insurance / insurance dedicated funds (single investor private funds)
Management of private placement life insurance / insurance dedicated funds (single investor private funds)
Expertise
Based on Emerson Equity LLC
Concentrated stock management
Private / alternative investments
Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
Business succession planning
Fee options
Financial planning flat fees range from $1,500 to $75,000 or more; portfolio evaluation services typically $1,500; flat fee portfolio management negotiated
$0+: Negotiable, up to 2.5% maximum annually +: Management fee for Private Placement Life Insurance: typically either a flat fee of $25,000-$50,000 per annum charged quarterly in advance, or a percentage fee up to 0.5% annually capped at $50,000 per annum (0.125% quarterly in advance)
Broker-dealer commissions on securities transactions including 12b-1 fees from mutual funds; commissions on insurance and alternative investment products
Insurance consulting hourly rate varies between $75 and $250 per hour
Minimum fee: Flat fee for financial plans typically ranges from $1,500 to $75,000 or more; Portfolio Evaluation Services flat fee typically approximates $1,500 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial plans and portfolio evaluation services; hourly rates for insurance consulting ($75 to $250 per hour)
Location
San Jose, CA
Most active in
Tien D has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
Work history
Emerson Equity LLC
2025 - Present (1 year)
WRP Tax Services, Inc.
2018 - Present (8 years)
Cereus Investment Inc
2012 - Present (14 years)
Cereus Corporation
2010 - Present (16 years)
Almost Heaven
2004 - Present (22 years)
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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