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Daniel Patrick Mchugh

Daniel P. Mchugh

BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS
West Chester, PA 19380
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CRD#: 2578755
Daniel Patrick Mchugh

Professional summary


Daniel Patrick Mchugh, CFP®, who also goes by Daniel Patrick Mc Hugh, Dan Mchugh, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Daniel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Daniel has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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

Aliases


Daniel Patrick Mc Hugh | Dan Mchugh

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. Insurance Sales. Not Investment Related. 535 North Church Street, Suite 205, West Chester, PA 19380. Insurance. CEO/Advisor. Start 1994. 6 hours per month, 1 during trading. Fixed insurance and annuities. 2. Media Rugby Football Club. Not investment related. PO Box 1240 Media PA 19063. Rugby Program. Director. Start 1989. 2-3 hours per month, not during trading. Board Member. 3. Beach House. Not Investment Related. 217 E 5th Avenue North Wildwood, NJ 08260. Vacation home. Owner. Start 2004. Spend 3 month of the summer there. Second home. 4. Executor for Doris McHugh. Investment Related. 80 W. Baltimore Ave, Apt B108, Consdowne PA 19050. POA. Start 2017. 0 hours per month. Executor for Mothers estate. Fiduciary Activities; Named or act in a fiduciary capacity; such as attorney-in-fact, trustee, conservator, guardian, executor or personal representative.

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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: 2017

Experience


Current

August 13, 2019 - Present

BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 535 N. Church St. Suite 205, West Chester, PA 19380
RIA
CRD#: 304430
West Chester, PA
Past

June 2, 2022 - August 11, 2022

ORIGIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305353
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

August 13, 2019 - February 4, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
West Chester, PA
Past

November 14, 2003 - August 20, 2019

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
West Chester, PA
Past

January 7, 1997 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 7, 1997 - August 20, 2019

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
West Chester, PA
Past

December 15, 1995 - December 31, 1996

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BFACFP, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 304430 / SEC#: 801-117158

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(8/13/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/13/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BF
BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BFACFP, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ANCHOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 304430 / SEC#: 801-117158

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/13/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
535 N. Church St. Suite 205, West Chester, PA 19380
Mailing Address
Phone number
(484) 266-7281
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 276,381,883

Red Flags


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Company Information


BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 304430West Chester, PA 19380

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