Chad R. Oconnell

DOPKINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Williamsville, NY 14221

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CRD#: 2321040

Professional summary

Chad Robert Oconnell is a registered financial advisor currently at DOPKINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Williamsville, New York.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Chad has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

April 20, 2021 - Present

DOPKINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 200 International Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221

RIA

CRD#: 124209

Williamsville, NY

Past

June 5, 2000 - November 29, 2004

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17358

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

February 22, 1993 - December 10, 1993

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

CRD#: 15609

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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DOPKINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 124209 / SEC#: 801-61818

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2003 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

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IAR

New York
(4/20/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/7/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/2/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

DOPKINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 124209 / SEC#: 801-61818

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2003 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

200 International Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221

Mailing Address

Phone number

(716) 634-8800

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DOPKINS WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A (4/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	741
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 645,557,984

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Chad R. Oconnell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Chad Robert Oconnell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

DOPKINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

DOPKINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 12/7/2001

Series 7

Date: 6/2/2000

Current Firm

DOPKINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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