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Walter B. Girnis

FAITHWARD ADVISORS
Vestal, NY 13850
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CRD#: 2695589
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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

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.
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

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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
BD
CRD#: 23131
Vestal, NY
Past

January 6, 2022 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
Vestal, NY
Past

August 7, 2015 - August 1, 2018

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42360
Binghamton, NY
Past

March 5, 2015 - August 12, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Binghamton, NY
Past

December 3, 2012 - April 7, 2014

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
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.

BD
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

BD
CRD#: 11173
NORWICH, NY
Past

December 14, 2009 - December 6, 2010

WADDELL & REED

BD
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

BD
CRD#: 43100
BINGHAMTON, NY
Past

July 18, 2005 - January 25, 2008

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MONTROSE, PA
Past

November 27, 2002 - July 5, 2005

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 22, 2000 - November 20, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 26, 1996 - September 6, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC
AMBASSADOR ADVISORS | STEPP FINANCIAL SERVICES | SEVEN ONE SEVEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PREMIER INVESTMENT ADVICE, LLC | MONGER FINANCIAL GROUP | GRACE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | GRACE WEALTH PARTNERS | FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC | BETTER RETIREMENT ADVISORS | AMBASSADOR 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.
RR
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)
RR
New York
(11/8/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
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
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/24/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/8/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/24/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FA
FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC
AMBASSADOR ADVISORS | STEPP FINANCIAL SERVICES | SEVEN ONE SEVEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PREMIER INVESTMENT ADVICE, LLC | MONGER FINANCIAL GROUP | GRACE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | GRACE WEALTH PARTNERS | FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC | BETTER RETIREMENT ADVISORS | AMBASSADOR 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
57

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

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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 Accounts6,052
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 906,004,988

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm 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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Company Information

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116978Vestal, NY 13850

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