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Paul D. Muller
VISION RETIREMENT
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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CRD#: 2729766
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Professional summary
Paul David Muller, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VISION RETIREMENT located in Ridgewood, New Jersey and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Paul has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
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.
1. 3/28/2018 - Vision Retirement, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 01/01/2018 - 140 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Vision Retirement, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in March 2018. I expect to spend approximately 140 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 2. 4/3/2018 - Ridgewood Financial Advisors, LLC - DBA: Ridgewood Financial Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 01/01/2018 - 20 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 3. 4/10/2018 - No Business Name - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 01/01/2018 - 2 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Non variable life, disability and LTC insurance producer including fixed annuities. 4. 02/28/2019 - No business name - Investment related - At reported business location(s) - Notary - start date:02/28/2019 - 0 hrs/mo - 0 hours during trading. 5. 10/13/2020 - Vision Retirement - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Tax Prep/Accounting/CPA - Started 01/01/2021 - 5 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Working with local CPA's to prepare tax returns for RIA clients.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2002
Experience
Current
November 25, 2014 - Present
VISION RETIREMENT
Office #1: 171 East Ridgewood Avenue Suite 205, Ridgewood, NJ 07450RIA
CRD#: 173064
Ridgewood, NJ
Current
April 10, 2006 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 171 E Ridgewood Ave., Ste 205, Ridgewood, NJ 07450RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past
June 27, 2006 - December 31, 2009
RIDGEWOOD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 140723
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past
April 10, 2006 - November 29, 2018
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
HILLSDALE, NJ
Past
December 6, 2005 - May 24, 2006
PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
BD
CRD#: 15647
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
December 15, 2003 - December 31, 2004
PROPONENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 126998
NUTLEY, NJ
Past
February 14, 2003 - August 2, 2005
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
NUTLEY, NJ
Past
February 14, 2003 - August 2, 2005
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
July 1, 2002 - February 18, 2003
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13941
NUTLEY, NJ
Past
April 14, 1999 - February 18, 2003
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past
December 10, 1998 - April 21, 1999
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past
July 23, 1996 - December 7, 1998
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
June 17, 1996 - December 7, 1998
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
April 3, 1996 - July 17, 1996
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VR
VISION RETIREMENT
THE LANZA FINANCIAL GROUP | VISION RETIREMENT, LLC | VISION RETIREMENT
CRD#: 173064 / SEC#: 801-126524
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2022 Approved)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2022 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2022 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
RR
Arizona(5/15/2006)
RR
Arkansas(9/9/2013)
RR
California(5/15/2006)
RR
Colorado(3/21/2019)
RR
Connecticut(2/29/2012)
RR
Delaware(1/8/2010)
RR
Florida(5/9/2006)
IAR
Florida(1/10/2023)
RR
Georgia(3/7/2013)
RR
Illinois(5/9/2006)
RR
Indiana(5/3/2007)
RR
Maine(4/13/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(5/15/2006)
RR
New Hampshire(4/13/2022)
RR
New Jersey(4/10/2006)
IAR
New Jersey(11/25/2014)
RR
New Mexico(4/2/2018)
RR
New York(4/10/2006)
IAR
New York(4/1/2022)
RR
North Carolina(5/15/2006)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/9/2006)
RR
Rhode Island(4/13/2022)
RR
South Carolina(5/9/2006)
IAR
South Carolina(9/8/2022)
RR
Tennessee(1/27/2021)
RR
Texas(6/19/2018)
RR
Virginia(5/9/2006)
RR
West Virginia(4/12/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VR
VISION RETIREMENT
THE LANZA FINANCIAL GROUP | VISION RETIREMENT, LLC | VISION RETIREMENT
CRD#: 173064 / SEC#: 801-126524
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2022 Approved)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2022 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2022 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
171 East Ridgewood Avenue Suite 205, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Mailing Address
Phone number
(201) 447-2212
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14
SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 856 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 497,261,766 |
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