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Devang M. Patel

CFP®, CPWA®
VIRTUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS
CRANFORD, NJ
·CRD# 4583282·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Devang M. Patel, CFP®, CPWA® is a registered financial advisor currently at VIRTUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS located in Cranford, New Jersey. Devang is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Devang has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner
CPWA®
Certified Private Wealth AdvisorValid 2013-08-14 ~ 2023-06-30

Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VIRTUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS·CRD# 332536
RIA
517 Centennial Avenue Suite 200, Cranford, NJ 07016
September 30, 2024 - Present
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
RIA
Cranford, NJ
July 24, 2020 - October 11, 2024
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
BD
Cranford, NJ
July 24, 2020 - October 11, 2024
IFS PLANNING STRATEGIES, LLC·CRD# 122206
RIA
Iselin, NJ
March 29, 2017 - August 17, 2018
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Boston, MA
March 25, 2017 - July 28, 2020
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Boston, MA
March 25, 2017 - July 28, 2020
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
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June 11, 2003 - March 25, 2017
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
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October 14, 2002 - July 9, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
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Current Firm

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VIRTUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS

INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS NJ, LLC | VIRTUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 332536 / SEC#: 801-130985
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/26/2024 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

517 Centennial Avenue Suite 200, Cranford, NJ 07016

Phone Number

(908) 967-6360

# of Employees

6

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 12 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A MARCH 2026 (3/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,050

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$594,905,446

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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.Fixed insurance sales, as an Agent, under the name 'Innovative Financial Solutions'; As of 01/01/17; 3% time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch; Investment related. 2. General Partner, Chyna Project Partners; film production; Located at 6060 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045; as of 12/30/2021; 0% of time spent during business hours; Not Conducted at branch location; Not Investment related. 3. Member and Co-owner, First Financial Resources, LLC, insurance sales producers group; as of 01/01/2017; 5% of time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch location; Investment related. 4. Co-owner, Falcon 900 LLC, created to hold aircraft; Located in Edison, NJ; as of 03/24/2021; 2% of time spent during business hours; Not Conducted at branch location; Not Investment related. 5. Co-owner, Carnegie Air, LLC, created to own Falcon 900 LLC; Located in Edison, NJ; as of 04/02/2021; 0% of time spent during business hours; Not Conducted at branch location; Not Investment related.

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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".
VW
VIRTUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS

INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS NJ, LLC | VIRTUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 332536 / SEC#: 801-130985
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/26/2024 Approved)

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.
IAR
Maryland
(9/30/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/2/2024)
IAR
Texas
(9/30/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 2003About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2002About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2002About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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