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Clifford Walter O'conner

Clifford W. O'conner

C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS
Duluth, GA 30096
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CRD#: 2192846
Clifford Walter O'conner

Professional summary


Clifford Walter O'conner, ChFC®, CIMA®, CPWA® is a registered financial advisor currently at C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Duluth, Georgia.

Clifford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Clifford has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Cliff is the founder and President of C.W. O’Conner Wealth Advisors, Inc.  He has been providing investment, tax and wealth management services to individuals, families, and business owners since 1993. Cliff is unique among financial advisors in that he is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Registered Investment Advisor and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®). Cliff’s broad background and range of work experience enable him to assist clients in a wide range of different areas, including both personal and business. Before founding C.W. O’Conner Wealth Advisors, Cliff worked as a CPA for international and local accounting firms including Coopers and Lybrand and Gifford, Hillegass and Ingwersen. He served as a CFO for McWhirter Realty Corp. and was a partner in real estate developments. Cliff earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Georgia State University in 1980. Cliff serves on the board of trustees for Developmental Disabilities Ministries. Cliff is very active in DDM, volunteering his time and talents to the organization. He and his wife Alice live in Lilburn, GA, where they are active in church, school and local community activities. They have two grown children.
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C.W. O’Conner Wealth Advisors,...
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Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Estate & Generational Planning...
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Real Estate Investments
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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®
ChFC®
CPWA®

Start date: 2015-11-10

Expire date: 2023-09-30

Experience


Current

March 13, 2003 - Present

C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 3175 Satellite Boulevard Suite 110, Duluth, GA 30096
RIA
CRD#: 125646
Duluth, GA
Past

February 14, 2000 - May 10, 2000

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25996
MITCHELFIELD, NY
Past

May 20, 1997 - March 15, 1998

DEMPSEY FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38330
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 10, 1995 - May 19, 1997

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25996
MITCHELFIELD, NY
Past

April 3, 1992 - May 15, 1995

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 25, 1991 - October 8, 1992

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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".
C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
C.W. O'CONNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | CLIFFORD W. O'CONNER | C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 125646 / SEC#: 801-66146

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2006 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2011 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Georgia
(3/13/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/5/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
C.W. O'CONNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | CLIFFORD W. O'CONNER | C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 125646 / SEC#: 801-66146

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2006 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2011 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3175 Satellite Boulevard Suite 110, Duluth, GA 30096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(770) 368-9919
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts451
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 233,373,139

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/19/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
11/23/2022

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Company Information


C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

C.W. O'CONNER WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 125646Duluth, GA 30096

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