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Edward J. Murphy

MARTHA'S VINEYARD INVESTMENT ADVISORS
West Tisbury, MA 02575
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CRD#: 2770198
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Professional summary


Edward Joseph Murphy IV, who also goes by Edward Joseph Murphy, Luke Murphy IV, Luke Murphy, is a registered financial advisor currently at MARTHA'S VINEYARD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in West Tisbury, Massachusetts.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Edward has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Edward Joseph Murphy | Luke Murphy Iv | Luke Murphy

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 9, 2018 - Present

MARTHA'S VINEYARD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 496 State Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02575
RIA
CRD#: 291599
West Tisbury, MA
Past

December 18, 2019 - March 2, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FALMOUTH, MA
Past

January 5, 2006 - January 11, 2018

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
DENNIS, MA
Past

March 20, 2000 - April 6, 2004

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 30107
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 26, 1999 - March 17, 2000

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

November 6, 1996 - July 27, 1999

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MARTHA'S VINEYARD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MARTHA'S VINEYARD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 291599 / SEC#: 801-112370

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Massachusetts
(4/9/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/14/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/29/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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MARTHA'S VINEYARD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MARTHA'S VINEYARD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 291599 / SEC#: 801-112370

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
496 State Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02575
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 602, West Tisbury, MA 02575
Phone number
(508) 693-8850
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts431
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 280,709,177

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/08/2025
07/03/2025
01/22/2025
07/21/2023
01/12/2023

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Company Information


MARTHA'S VINEYARD INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 291599West Tisbury, MA 02575

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