Edward J. Ternan

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL

LOS ANGELES, CA 90017

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CRD#: 4942384

Professional summary

Edward James Ternan is a registered financial advisor currently at SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Edward has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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SilverWise LLC. Mr. Ternan is a 50% owner. Started in August 2016. It is not investment related, business is to help families deal with aging issues. Mr. Ternan spends 30% of his time on this business, including during trading hours. The address is 968 S. Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 7, 2008 - Present

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.

Office #1: 801 South Figueroa Street, Suite 610, Los Angeles, CA 90017

RIA

CRD#: 145530

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

June 1, 2005 - March 31, 2016

STERN FISHER EDWARDS INC

CRD#: 7548

LOS ANGELES, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. | SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 145530 / SEC#: 801-68580

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2007 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

California
(1/7/2008)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/4/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/28/2005

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/31/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/31/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. | SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 145530 / SEC#: 801-68580

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2007 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

801 S. Figueroa Street Suite 610, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Mailing Address

Phone number

(213) 612-0220

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	772
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 581,606,303

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Edward J. Ternan

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.

STERN FISHER EDWARDS INC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/4/2008

Series 63

Date: 6/28/2005

SIE

Date: 3/31/2016

Series 7

Date: 5/31/2005

Current Firm

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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