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Michael J. Varga

EQ WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Issaquah, WA
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CRD#: 4268825
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Professional summary


Michael John Varga, who also goes by Michael J. Varga, is a registered financial advisor currently at EQ WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Issaquah, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael J. Varga

Other business activities


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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

February 5, 2018 - Present

EQ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 291033
Issaquah, WA
Past

March 17, 2017 - April 9, 2018

CAPITAL PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169470
Bellevue, WA
Past

October 1, 2012 - September 21, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
SAMMAMISH, WA
Past

October 1, 2012 - September 21, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
SAMMAMISH, WA
Past

November 16, 2011 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
SAMMAMISH, WA
Past

November 16, 2011 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
SAMMAMISH, WA
Past

May 28, 2007 - July 9, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

May 18, 2007 - July 9, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

February 28, 2002 - August 29, 2005

TCF INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34954
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 1, 2000 - September 10, 2001

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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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EQ WEALTH MANAGEMENT
EQ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EQ, LLC

CRD#: 291033 / SEC#: 801-112224

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2018 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Washington
(2/5/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/27/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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EQ WEALTH MANAGEMENT
EQ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EQ, LLC

CRD#: 291033 / SEC#: 801-112224

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Bellevue, WA
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 53446, Bellevue, WA 98105
Phone number
(425) 434-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (291033) (4/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,113
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 722,956,251

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Company Information


EQ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 291033Issaquah, WA

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