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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.

Question & Answer

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

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®

Certified Financial Planner

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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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)

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
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/13/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/14/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/14/1995
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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)
FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 - WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

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

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Company Information

BALLAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 304430West Chester, PA 19380

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