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Mark J. Bodnar

OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Blue Ash, OH 45242
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CRD#: 1201414
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Professional summary


Mark Joseph Bodnar, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Blue Ash, Ohio and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) Mark Bodnar is dually-registered as an investment advisor representative with Octavia Wealth Advisors, LLC ("Octavia") and as a Registered Representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. ("PKS") since 06/2020. Business is conducted from 9999 Carver Road, Suite 130, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. Approximately 90% of Mark Bodnar's time is for services as an investment advisor representative and the balance as a registered representative. Octavia and PKS are not affiliated. 2) Insurance agent; Octavia Risk Management LLC; 06/2020; implementation of insurance products; 9999 Carver Road, Suite 130, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242; 20 hours per month

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1986

Experience


Current

June 12, 2020 - Present

OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 9999 Carver Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
RIA
CRD#: 306909
Blue Ash, OH
Current

June 12, 2020 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 9999 Carver Road Suite 130, Cincinnati, OH 45242
BD
CRD#: 35747
Cincinnati, OH
Past

January 24, 2003 - July 10, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
BLUE ASH, OH
Past

May 6, 1987 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 1987 - July 10, 2020

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
BLUE ASH, OH
Past

July 2, 1984 - March 24, 1987

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
Past

January 5, 1984 - July 5, 1984

E.R. KELLER & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10715
Past

November 22, 1983 - September 10, 1984

FIRST CLEVELAND INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3928

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 306909 / SEC#: 801-118078

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2020 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
Arizona
(5/20/2024)
RR
California
(5/20/2024)
RR
Colorado
(10/1/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(5/20/2024)
RR
Florida
(6/12/2020)
RR
Illinois
(6/12/2020)
RR
Indiana
(6/12/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(6/12/2020)
RR
Maine
(5/20/2024)
RR
Maryland
(6/12/2020)
RR
Michigan
(6/12/2020)
RR
Montana
(2/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/20/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/12/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(6/12/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/20/2024)
RR
Oregon
(6/12/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/12/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/20/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/26/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/4/2021)
RR
Virginia
(5/20/2024)
RR
Washington
(5/20/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/31/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 306909 / SEC#: 801-118078

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9999 Carver Road Suite 130, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 762-7701
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS FORM ADV2A ("DISCLOSURE BROCHURE") (2/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,332
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,789,186,080

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Company Information


OCTAVIA WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 306909Blue Ash, OH 45242

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