Walter B. Girnis

FAITHWARD ADVISORS

Vestal, NY 13850

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CRD#: 2695589

Professional summary

Walter Brian Girnis is a registered financial advisor currently at FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC located in Vestal, New York and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Vestal, New York.

Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Walter has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. WALTER B GIRNIS POSITION: OWNER NATURE: PROPERTY AND CASUALTY, FIXED RATE LIFE AND ANNUITIES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 09/20/2012 ADDRESS: 1249 FRONT STREET, SUITE 100, BINGHAMTON NY 13905, United States DESCRIPTION: SALES AND SERVICE OF INSURANCE CLIENTS 2. FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: IAR NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 275 HESS BLVD, LANCASTER PA 17601, United States DESCRIPTION: CLIENT MANAGEMENT

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 21, 2024 - Present

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4100 Vestal Road, Suite 105, Vestal, NY 13850

RIA

CRD#: 116978

Vestal, NY

Current

October 11, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 4100 Vestal Road Suite 105, Vestal, NY 13850

RIA

CRD#: 23131

Vestal, NY

Past

January 6, 2022 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18487

Vestal, NY

Past

August 7, 2015 - August 1, 2018

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42360

Binghamton, NY

Past

March 5, 2015 - August 12, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

Binghamton, NY

Past

December 3, 2012 - April 7, 2014

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42360

ENDWELL, NY

Past

October 28, 2011 - September 28, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

JOHNSON CITY, NY

Past

September 26, 2011 - September 28, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

JOHNSON CITY, NY

Past

January 24, 2011 - September 22, 2011

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 11173

NORWICH, NY

Past

January 24, 2011 - September 22, 2011

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

NORWICH, NY

Past

December 14, 2009 - December 6, 2010

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

ALBANY, NY

Past

January 25, 2008 - November 11, 2009

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133358

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

January 23, 2008 - November 11, 2009

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

BINGHAMTON, NY

Past

July 18, 2005 - January 25, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

MONTROSE, PA

Past

November 27, 2002 - July 5, 2005

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

December 22, 2000 - November 20, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 26, 1996 - September 6, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116978 / SEC#: 801-61471

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2002 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.

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

IAR

New York
(8/21/2024)

New York
(11/8/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/23/2022

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/4/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/24/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/8/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/24/1996

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116978 / SEC#: 801-61471

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2002 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

275 Hess Boulevard Suite 100, Lancaster, PA 17601

Mailing Address

Phone number

(717) 560-8300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FAITHWARD ADVISORS PART 2A (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,052
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 906,004,988

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Walter B. Girnis

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Walter Brian Girnis's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

WADDELL & REED

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

EDWARD JONES

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/23/2022

Series 65

Date: 12/4/2000

Series 63

Date: 1/24/1996

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 8/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/8/2000

Series 6

Date: 1/24/1996

FINRA

Current Firm

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

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