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Glenn M. Farkas

AVISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SARASOTA, FL 34240
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CRD#: 4451861
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Professional summary


Glenn Michael Farkas, who also goes by Glenn Michael Farkas, Glenn Farkas, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Sarasota, Florida.

Glenn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Glenn has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Glenn Michael Farkas | Glenn Farkas

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.
NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AVISTA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC; IS OTHER BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 1363 Shermer Road, Suite 330 Northbrook, IL 60062; NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; POSITION: PRESIDENT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER; STATE DATE: 03/2009; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS: 80%; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DEVOTE TO OTHER BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS: PRINCIPAL, RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE BUSINESS.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

September 10, 2009 - Present

AVISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 6901 Professional Parkway E Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34240
RIA
CRD#: 151366
SARASOTA, FL
Past

March 19, 2021 - February 8, 2023

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 9, 2016 - March 25, 2019

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 23, 2010 - April 8, 2015

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 130032
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062, IL
Past

October 28, 2009 - May 26, 2010

LONGVIEW FINANCIAL GROUP, INC

BD
CRD#: 38286
PALATINE, IL
Past

February 27, 2009 - September 9, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
WARRENVILLE, IL
Past

February 7, 2008 - September 9, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
WARRENVILLE, IL
Past

March 30, 2006 - March 7, 2008

ORION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106734
WINNETKA, IL
Past

February 22, 2005 - February 1, 2006

SOLEIL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 124737
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 28, 2002 - January 31, 2005

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 816
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 5, 2002 - January 31, 2005

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(9/10/2009)
IAR
Texas
(6/1/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/7/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AW
AVISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
AVISTA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | AVISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 151366 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2009 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2022 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
6901 Professional Parkway E Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 521-4950
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts60
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 31,900,000

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Company Information


AVISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 151366Sarasota, FL 34240

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