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Susan Forgasch

Susan Forgasch

WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES
Lynbrook, NY 11563-1637
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CRD#: 1999807
Susan Forgasch

Professional summary


Susan Forgasch, CFP®, who also goes by Susan Barbara Forgasch, Susan Forgasch, Susan Lopatkin, is a registered financial advisor currently at WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Lynbrook, New York and WESTCO INVESTMENT CORP. located in Lynbrook, New York.

Susan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Susan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
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Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Susan Barbara Forgasch | Susan Forgasch | Susan Lopatkin

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.
VILLAGE OF KENSINGTON, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. POSITION OF MAYOR FOR NO COMPENSATION. SELF-EMPLOYED INSURANCE AGENT. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. SALES OF LIFE, DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE AND FIXED ANNUITIES. COMPENSATED BY COMMISSION.

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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: 1989

Experience


Current

August 13, 2021 - Present

WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 77 Hempstead Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563-1637
RIA
CRD#: 120755
Lynbrook, NY
Current

August 18, 1998 - Present

WESTCO INVESTMENT CORP.

Office #1: 77 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
BD
CRD#: 20744
Lynbrook, NY
Past

April 27, 1993 - July 16, 1998

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

December 19, 1989 - February 4, 1992

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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".
WA
WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 120755 / SEC#: 801-69387

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2008 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
(4/19/2004)
RR
New York
(8/18/1998)
IAR
New York
(8/13/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/8/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WA
WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 120755 / SEC#: 801-69387

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
77 Hempstead Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563-1637
Mailing Address
Phone number
(516) 593-5070
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC BROCHURE (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts317
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 251,845,855

Red Flags


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Company Information


WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 120755Lynbrook, NY 11563-1637

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