Markku T. Happonen

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CHESTER SPRINGS, PA 19425

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CRD#: 4312993

Professional summary

Markku Taneli Happonen, CFP®, who also goes by Tanu Happonen, is a registered financial advisor currently at MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.

Markku is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Markku has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Tanu Happonen

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. Mainline Brewers Association, Non-Profit, Start: 06/01/2010, 365 Ellis Road Havertown, PA 19083, Home Brew Club/Board Member, Not investment related, 2 hours per month, 0 hours per day during trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2013

Experience

Current

May 17, 2024 - Present

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 165 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425

RIA

CRD#: 324624

CHESTER SPRINGS, PA

Past

November 6, 2015 - August 7, 2024

WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

RIA

CRD#: 264793

EXTON, PA

Past

November 5, 2015 - December 31, 2017

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 13092

Exton, PA

Past

July 23, 2012 - May 15, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

WAYNE, PA

Past

May 23, 2012 - November 24, 2015

THE WHARTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120522

WAYNE, PA

Past

May 18, 2012 - November 10, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

WAYNE, PA

Past

January 3, 2011 - November 28, 2012

MARKET STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 155157

WEST CHESTER, PA

Past

April 14, 2010 - December 31, 2010

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 103857

WEST CHESTER, PA

Past

April 14, 2010 - May 21, 2012

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 103857

WEST CHESTER, PA

Past

January 12, 2010 - April 13, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

December 2, 2009 - April 13, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2023 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

Pennsylvania
(5/17/2024)

IAR

Texas
(5/17/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/23/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/31/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

13550 W 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66227

Mailing Address

Phone number

(913) 393-1000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

150

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARCH 2025 ADV 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	18,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,148,915,787

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Markku T. Happonen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Markku Taneli Happonen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

THE WHARTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MARKET STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/23/2009

SIE

Date: 12/31/2017

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2009

Current Firm

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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