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Robert Edwin Hapanowicz

Robert E. Hapanowicz

HAPANOWICZ FINANCIAL | Founder & President | Wealth Advisor
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
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CRD#: 1635067
Robert Edwin Hapanowicz

Professional summary


Robert Edwin Hapanowicz, who also goes by Robert Edward Hapanowicz, is a registered financial advisor currently at HAPANOWICZ FINANCIAL located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Bob founded H&A more than 30 years ago to provide comprehensive financial advice and investment and wealth management services that help people pursue their wealth goals. He is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with management to establish long-term goals, strategies, plans, and policies. He also plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates H&A’s fiscal functions and performance. Bob is a Wealth Advisor and the primary manager of all client relationships at H&A, managing existing client relationships and formulating and implementing financial strategies and advice. Prior to founding H&A, Bob began his career with Advest, Inc. in 1987. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Edinboro University. He is routinely published on investment and wealth management topics.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Robert Edward Hapanowicz

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. 03/28/2011 - Hapanowicz & Associates Financial Services, Inc. - Non-Variable Insurance DBA - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Time Spent 3% 2. 06/03/2019 - The LRM Group - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 04/10/2019 - 5 Hours Per Month/ 1 Hour During Trading 3. 06/20/2024 - Hapanowicz & Associates Financial Services, Inc. - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Invesment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 06/14/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Hapanowicz & Associates Financial Services, Inc., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 6/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 06/20/2024 - Hapanowicz - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 06/14/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ During Trading - I provide investment advisory services thru HAPANOWICZ & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 6/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD.The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5. 12/23/2024 - Hapanowicz Financial Tax Services, LLC - Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - Owner/Supervisor - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 12/01/2024 - 80 hours per month/ 2 hours during trading 6. 01/10/2025- Hapanowicz Financial Tax Services, LLC- INV Related- At Reported Business Location(s) - Start date 12/01/2024- 80 Hours Per Day- 2 Hours During Trading 7. 01/10/2025- Hapanowicz- DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business)- INV Related- At Pittsburgh PA- Start date 06/14/2024- 160 Hours Per Month- 160 Hours During Trading 8. 08/14/2025 - Hapanowicz Enterprises, LLC - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Pittsburgh, PA - Not Inv Rel - Start date: 07/28/2025 - 5hrs/mnth during trading

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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

May 19, 2011 - Present

HAPANOWICZ FINANCIAL

Office #1: Foster Plaza 6 681 Andersen Drive Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220
RIA
CRD#: 157523
PITTSBURGH, PA
Current

June 2, 2011 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 681 Andersen Dr, Ste 100 Foster Plaza 6, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 3, 1995 - June 2, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 11, 1994 - June 2, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

May 26, 1989 - January 14, 1994

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

March 27, 1987 - June 12, 1989

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10

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".
HF
HAPANOWICZ FINANCIAL
H & A RETIREMENT ADVISORS | HAPANOWICZ FINANCIAL | HAPANOWICZ AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HAPANOWICZ AND ASSOCIATES | HAPANOWICZ & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HAPANOWICZ & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HAPANOWICZ & ASSOCIATES | HAPANOWICZ | H&A WEALTH MANAGEMENT | H&A WEALTH ADVISORS, H&A RETIREMENT ADVISORS | H&A WEALTH | H&A INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND WEALTH ADVISORS | H&A INVESTMENT AND WEALTH ADVISORS | H & A WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 157523 / SEC#: 801-72352

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 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
Alabama
(6/19/2019)
RR
Arizona
(2/4/2013)
RR
California
(7/20/2016)
RR
Florida
(6/2/2011)
RR
Georgia
(11/2/2015)
RR
Illinois
(6/2/2011)
RR
Maryland
(6/2/2011)
RR
Michigan
(8/6/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(6/27/2025)
RR
Nevada
(6/15/2011)
RR
New Jersey
(4/11/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(6/2/2011)
RR
New York
(5/3/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(6/2/2011)
RR
Ohio
(6/2/2011)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/19/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/2/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(5/17/2013)
RR
South Dakota
(1/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/24/2018)
RR
Utah
(3/26/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/2/2011)
RR
West Virginia
(6/2/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/29/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/23/1992
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HF
HAPANOWICZ FINANCIAL
H & A RETIREMENT ADVISORS | HAPANOWICZ FINANCIAL | HAPANOWICZ AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HAPANOWICZ AND ASSOCIATES | HAPANOWICZ & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HAPANOWICZ & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | HAPANOWICZ & ASSOCIATES | HAPANOWICZ | H&A WEALTH MANAGEMENT | H&A WEALTH ADVISORS, H&A RETIREMENT ADVISORS | H&A WEALTH | H&A INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND WEALTH ADVISORS | H&A INVESTMENT AND WEALTH ADVISORS | H & A WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 157523 / SEC#: 801-72352

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Foster Plaza 6 681 Andersen Drive Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220
Mailing Address
Phone number
(412) 261-5966
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts926
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 574,669,714

Red Flags


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Company Information


HAPANOWICZ FINANCIAL

Founder & President | Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 157523Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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