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Jack N. Alpern

ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
AURORA, OH
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CRD#: 4557403
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Professional summary


Jack Neal Alpern is a registered financial advisor currently at ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC. located in Aurora, Ohio.

Jack is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Jack has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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)JACK N. ALPERN CO., L.P.A;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;8600 EAST MARKET ST,#1,WARREN,OH 44484;LAW PRACTICE;OWNER,PRES;5/01/1976;120 HRS/MONTH;60 HRS DURING TRADING;ATTORNEY/OWNER 2)ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING INSURANCE;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;8600 EAST MARKET ST,WARREN,OH;FINANCIAL PLANNING;PRESIDENT;11/01/1994;40 HRS/MONTH;7 HRS DURING TRADING;PRICIPAL OF FIRM/REFERRALS

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 16, 2013 - Present

ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 168747
AURORA, OH
Past

February 3, 2014 - December 27, 2014

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
WARREN, OH
Past

November 4, 2009 - September 16, 2013

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
WARREN, OH
Past

January 30, 2004 - September 16, 2013

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
WARREN, OH
Past

January 1, 2000 - July 24, 2008

VISIONARY WEALTH MANAGEMENT FOR FAMILIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121431
WARREN, OH

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
Ohio
(9/16/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/4/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/17/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.
ALPERN, JACK N | ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 168747 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2025 Termination Requested)
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Contact information


Main Address
Aurora, OH
Mailing Address
Phone number
(330) 995-0506
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information


ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 168747Aurora, OH

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