Paul A. Laviola
FOUNDATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Media, PA 19063
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CRD#: 3068433
Professional summary
Paul Andrew Laviola, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUNDATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Media, Pennsylvania.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Paul has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
He is an associate editor for the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, one of the oldest and most prestigious journals in the financial planning field. He is a Philadelphia Leadership Fellow and a proud graduate of the Leadership Philadelphia Core Class Program. Previously, Mr. LaViola sat on the Board of Directors for the Philadelphia Tri-State Financial Planning Association where he served as Vice President of Education.
Paul works primarily with business owners, entrepreneurs and medical professionals to accumulate grow and protect their wealth. He offers a no obligation “Second Opinion” meeting where you can sit with him and discuss your current financial situation to help determine if you are on track to achieve your short and long term goals.
Mr. LaViola resides in the Philadelphia area with his wife Jennifer and their two daughters. Paul enjoys spending time with his family at their lake home in the Poconos. He pursues many interests outside of the office including fishing, kayaking and wine and cheese making. Paul is an active runner, swimmer and cyclist and competes in various triathlons and races throughout the area.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Small Business Planning
Retirement Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Corporate Executives
Entrepreneurs
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Medical Professionals
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1.) NAME OF OBA: 11 WEST THIRD, LLC; ADDRESS OF OBA: MEDIA, PA 19063; NATURE: REAL ESTATE RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; ? INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; TITLE WITH OBA: MANAGING MEMBER; DUTIES: MANAGE RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 05/09/2022; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 10; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; (2.) NAME OF OBA: 9 WEST THIRD, LLC; ADDRESS OF OBA: MEDIA, PA 19063; NATURE: REAL ESTATE RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; TITLE WITH OBA: MANAGING MEMBER; DUTIES: MANAGE RENTAL PROPERTY; START DATE: 07/12/2013: APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 10; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; (3.) NAME OF OBA: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY; ADDRESS OF OBA: PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122; NATURE: NON-TENURE TRACK INSTRUCTOR FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITY; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; TITLE WITH OBA: NON-TENURE TRACK INSTRUCTOR; DUTIES: TEACH PERSONAL FINANCE CLASS; START DATE: 01/01/2016: APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 30; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 30
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
August 16, 2013 - Present
FOUNDATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 9 West Third Street, Media, PA 19063RIA
CRD#: 168270
Media, PA
Past
January 8, 2007 - August 19, 2013
RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 110744
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
August 22, 2005 - December 31, 2006
FINANCIAL PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 135395
MEDIA, PA
Past
April 6, 2004 - August 22, 2005
RTD FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 110744
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
December 3, 1999 - September 7, 2000
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past
December 4, 1998 - November 12, 1999
INTRA NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 41119
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA
Past
June 8, 1998 - November 6, 1998
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FOUNDATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FOUNDATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 168270 / SEC#: 801-123756
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2022 Approved)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2022 Terminated)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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Pennsylvania(8/16/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
FOUNDATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FOUNDATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 168270 / SEC#: 801-123756
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2022 Approved)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2022 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
9 West Third Street, Media, PA 19063
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 548-7170
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5
SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 644 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 326,790,811 |
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