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Donald I. Ohara

VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Berwyn, PA 19312
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CRD#: 2710243
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Professional summary


Donald Irving Ohara, who also goes by Don O'hara, Don Ohara, is a registered financial advisor currently at VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania and PENNHAVEN BROKERAGE PARTNERS, LLC located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Donald has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Don O'hara | Don Ohara

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 name of the other business: Villanova Investment Management Company, LLC Whether the business is investment-related: Investment Related The address of the other business, the nature of the other business: 1000 Chesterbrook Blvd. Suite 100, Berwyn PA 19312 Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Chief Compliance Officer The start date of your relationship: September 2016 The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 10 The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 3 Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Oversee compliance functions of the firm. The name of the other business: RadiantESG Global Investors Whether the business is investment-related: Investment Related The address of the other business, the nature of the other business: Danville, CA Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Chief Compliance Officer The start date of your relationship: 10/2021 The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 10 The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 4 Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Oversee compliance functions of the firm. The name of the other business: PennHaven Brokerage Partners LLC Whether the business is investment-related: Securities Related The address of the other business, the nature of the other business: West Chester, PA Your position, title, or relationship with the other business: Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer The start date of your relationship: 05/2021 The approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 40 The number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 40 Briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: Oversee management and compliance functions of the firm. Donald is an executive officer of several pooled investment vehicles.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 30, 2017 - Present

VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 1000 Chesterbrook Blvd #250, Berwyn, PA 19312Office #2: 44 W. Gay Street Suite 100, West Chester, PA 19380
RIA
CRD#: 287809
Berwyn, PA
Current

April 27, 2021 - Present

PENNHAVEN BROKERAGE PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 108 N. Main Street Suite 205, Doylestown, PA 18901Office #2: 108 N. Main Street Suite 205, Doylestown, PA 18901
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CRD#: 309708
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

June 4, 2018 - March 16, 2020

CHESTERBROOK CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 104395
Berwyn, PA
Past

March 21, 2011 - May 29, 2018

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Berwyn, PA
Past

January 12, 2000 - September 14, 2001

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38123
BERWYN, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 287809 / SEC#: 801-132074

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2025 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2025 Terminated)

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

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California
(9/4/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(6/25/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/26/2025)
RR
New York
(8/29/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(4/26/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/30/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/26/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(8/15/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/24/2025)
RR
Utah
(4/29/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(7/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/26/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/31/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/29/2021
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 287809 / SEC#: 801-132074

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2025 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Eagle Road Suite 230, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
Phone number
(267) 923-0004
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-03 VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY ADV PART 2B (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 113,982,371

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Company Information


VILLANOVA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 287809Berwyn, PA 19312

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