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David M. Kopyc

RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP
Malta, NY 12020
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CRD#: 1065369
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Professional summary


David M Kopyc, who also goes by David Michael Kopyc, is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC located in Malta, New York and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Malta, New York.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. David has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 99TO, Series 72, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Michael Kopyc

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. David Kopyc is dually-registered as an Investment Advisor Representative with Retirement Planning Group, LLC. (since 06/2021) and as a Registered Representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. (PKS" - since 01/2021). Business is conducted from 2691 State Route 9, Suite 201, Malta NY, 12020. Approximately 90% of David's time is for services as an investment advisor representative and the balance as a registered representative and are not affiliated. 2. Insurance Sales; same address; Non-investment related; Approximately 10% of time during the month 3. Host, Retirement Planning Radio Show, Investment Related, 10hrs per week, 0 during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 29, 2021 - Present

RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2691 State Route 9, Malta, NY 12020
RIA
CRD#: 310647
Malta, NY
Current

January 12, 2021 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 2691 State Route 9 Suite 201, Malta, NY 12020
BD
CRD#: 35747
Malta, NY
Past

September 18, 2020 - January 5, 2021

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
MALTA, NY
Past

September 18, 2020 - January 5, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
Malta, NY
Past

January 2, 2019 - September 18, 2020

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
Malta, NY
Past

January 2, 2019 - September 18, 2020

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
Malta, NY
Past

October 20, 2008 - December 31, 2018

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

September 19, 2008 - December 31, 2018

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

August 31, 2007 - September 19, 2008

IC ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140190
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

August 18, 2005 - September 19, 2008

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

April 6, 2004 - August 19, 2005

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 2004 - August 19, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 25, 2000 - April 6, 2004

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

January 31, 1995 - March 6, 2000

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

November 12, 1993 - February 10, 1995

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 27, 1991 - September 25, 1992

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 16, 1988 - October 5, 1989

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 31, 1984 - February 23, 1988

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

March 9, 1984 - September 21, 1984

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
Past

August 18, 1983 - May 7, 1984

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
Past

May 31, 1983 - October 10, 1983

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RP
RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC
RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 310647 / SEC#: 801-119537

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(1/12/2021)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/12/2021)
RR
New York
(1/12/2021)
IAR
New York
(7/29/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(10/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/12/2021)
RR
Vermont
(9/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/16/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/26/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RP
RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC
RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 310647 / SEC#: 801-119537

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2691 State Route 9, Malta, NY 12020
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 580-1919
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,430
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 282,828,000

Red Flags


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Company Information


RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 310647Malta, NY 12020

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