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Ralph M. Wasiakowski

BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH PLANNING
Center Valley, PA 18034
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CRD#: 4663830
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Professional summary


Ralph Michael Wasiakowski, who also goes by Ralph Michael Wasiakowski Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Ralph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Ralph Michael Wasiakowski Mr.

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. 9/25/2012: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP - (HYBRID) PROVIDE ASSET MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR A FEE. - INVESTMENT RELATED - TIME SPENT 75% - CENTER VALLEY, PA. 2. 1/13/2014: DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) - COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC - INVESTMENT RELATED - CENTER VALLEY, PA. 3. 3/16/2016: Private Advisor Group - DBA: (Hybrid) Comprehensive Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Started 09/01/2012 - 140 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Provide the following advisory services: Financial planning services. Portfolio Management for individuals and/or small businesses. Compensated for my advisory services by: A percentage of assets under management. 4. 11/21/2022 - Brightside Wealth Planning, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date - 11/14/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/140 Hours During Securities Trading 5. 12/14/2022 - Private Advisor Group - DBA: Brightside Wealth Planning - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Start Date - 11/21/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/140 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 12/2022. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 6. 12/15/2022 - Comprehensive Wealth Planning, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Start Date - 11/21/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/140 Hours During Securities Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

January 22, 2024 - Present

BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

Office #1: 3477 Corporate Parkway Suite 100, Center Valley, PA 18034
RIA
CRD#: 327899
Center Valley, PA
Past

September 6, 2012 - January 23, 2024

PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155216
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

September 6, 2012 - January 26, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

October 10, 2003 - September 19, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past

September 24, 2003 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 24, 2003 - September 19, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
CENTER VALLEY, PA

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
New Jersey
(1/31/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/14/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/22/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/9/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC
BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 327899 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2024 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2025 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2023 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
3477 Corporate Parkway Suite 100, Center Valley, PA 18034
Mailing Address
Phone number
(484) 224-3478
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts319
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 74,149,100

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Company Information


BRIGHTSIDE WEALTH PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 327899Center Valley, PA 18034

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