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Andrew W. Topka

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CRD#: 5070107
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Professional summary


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Andrew W Topka was a registered financial professional .

Andrew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. Andrew had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
Mr. Topka co-owns and operates Mercer Consulting, LLC ("Mercer"). Mercer is a real estate consulting firm providing a range of services including advising with respect to �1031 like-kind exchanges. This business is therefore investment-related. Mr. Topka devotes approximately 30% of his time (40 hours/month) to Mercer activities primarily during securities trading hours. Address: One Boston Place, Suite 2600, Boston MA 02108. Mr. Topka also co-owns and operates The Blue Oak Group, LLC ("Blue Oak"). Blue Oak is an investment adviser registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the States of Minnesota, North Carolina and South Carolina, which provides alternative investment advice to select clients. This business is therefore investment-related. Mr. Topka devotes approximately 30% of his time (40 hours/month) to Blue Oak activities primarily during securities trading hours. Address: 3425 Maybank Hwy, Suite A, Johns Island SC 29455.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 16, 2018 - December 12, 2022

THE BLUE OAK GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 291588
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA
Past

November 13, 2014 - January 11, 2018

KALOS MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 133025
Mount Pleasant, SC
Past

November 12, 2014 - January 11, 2018

KALOS CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44337
Mount Pleasant, SC
Past

June 13, 2006 - November 13, 2014

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

June 13, 2006 - November 13, 2014

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

February 1, 2006 - June 14, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

January 5, 2006 - June 14, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHARLESTON, SC

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/31/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE BLUE OAK GROUP, LLC
THE BLUE OAK GROUP | THE BLUE OAK GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 291588 / SEC#:

Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2018 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2023 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Boston Place Suite 2600, Boston, MA 02108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(843) 212-8996
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information


THE BLUE OAK GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 291588

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