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Thomas J Taranto

AIF®, CFP®

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

CANFIELD, OH

·CRD# 5471153·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas J Taranto, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Thomas Taranto, Tom J Taranto, Tom Taranto, is a registered financial advisor currently at HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS located in Canfield, Ohio and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Canfield, Ohio. Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Thomas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Thomas Taranto, Tom J Taranto, Tom Taranto

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Credentials

AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial PlannerSince 2013

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS·CRD# 112139

RIA

6603 Summit Drive, Canfield, OH 44406

February 15, 2011 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747

BD

6603 Summit Dr., Canfield, OH 44406

March 8, 2023 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747

BD

Canfield, OH

February 8, 2011 - January 5, 2021

EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250

RIA

Columbus, OH

March 19, 2008 - September 24, 2009

EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250

BD

Columbus, OH

February 25, 2008 - September 24, 2009

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Current Firm

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HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2001 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (11/28/2000 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (10/29/2001 Terminated)

Wyoming

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (11/9/2017 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

2725 Colonial Ave, Erie, PA 16506

Phone Number

(814) 836-5776

# of Employees

109

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 30 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A 2-17-26 (2/17/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

21,190

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$7,661,939,874

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/24/2026	Cover Page	Report
01/20/2026	Cover Page	Report
10/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Other business activities

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1) 1. HBKS Wealth Advisors 2. Investment Related - Yes 3. See office of employment address 4. RIA 5. Senior Financial Advisor 6. 1/27/2023 7. 160 hrs 8. 160 hrs 9. Senior Financial Advisor 2) 1. HBK Sorce Insurance, LLC 2. Investment Related - Yes 3. See office of employment address 4. Insurance Agency 5. Insurance Agent 6. 01/2011 7. 5 hrs 8. 5 hrs 9. Insurance Sales 3) 1. Fixed Insurance 2. Investment Related - Yes 3. See office of employment address 4. Fixed Insurance/Annuity 5. Agent 6. 1/27/2023 7. 5 hrs 8. 5 hrs 9. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of client(s). 4) 1. PKSF 2. Investment Related - Yes 3. See office of employment address 4. Fixed Insurance/Annuity 5. Agent 6. 1/27/2023 7. 5 hrs 8. 5 hrs 9. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of client(s). 5) 1. Canfield Soccer Club 2. Investment Related - No 3. PO Box 73, Canfield, OH 44406 4. Board of Directors (Profit or Not for Profit Organization) 5. Board Member 6. 2/1/2017 7. 2 hrs 8. 0 hrs 9. Non-Profit entity promoting and organizing youth soccer in the community 6) 1. HBK Hermitage Realty, LLC 2. Investment Related - No 3. See office of employment address 4. Real Estate Rental / Commercial / Property / Management Services 5. Owner 6. 3/1/2020 7. 0 hrs 8. 0 hrs 9. Passive Owner 7) 1. HBK Meadville Realty 2. Investment Related - No 3. See office of employment address 4. Real Estate Rental / Commercial / Property / Management Services 5. Owner 6. 3/1/2020 7. 0 hrs 8. 0 hrs 9. Passive Owner 8) 1. HBK Erie Realty, LLC 2. Investment Related - No 3. See office of employment address 4. Real Estate Rental / Commercial / Property / Management Services 5. Owner 6. 3/1/2020 7. 0 hrs 8. 0 hrs 9. Passive Owner 9) 1. HBK Fort Myers Realty, LLC 2. Investment Related - No 3. See office of employment address 4. Real Estate Rental / Commercial / Property / Management Services 5. Owner 6. 3/1/2020 7. 0 hrs 8. 0 hrs 9. Passive Owner 10) 1. HBK Sorce Holdings, LLC 2. Investment Related - No 3. See office of employment address 4. Entity 5. Owner/Member 6. 01/2011 7. 0 hrs 8. 0 hrs. 9. Owner/Member 11)1. Purshe Kaplan Sterling Inv 2. Investment Related - Yes 3. See office of employment address 4. BD 5. Registered Rep 6. 03/2023 7. 25 hrs 8. 25 hrs 9. Producing Rep

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS

HBK ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | PRESQUE ISLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | LEVEL 3 | HBKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HBK SORCE FINANCIAL LLC | HBK SORCE ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 112139 / SEC#: 801-60424

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2001 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (11/28/2000 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (10/29/2001 Terminated)

Wyoming

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wyoming (11/9/2017 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

RR

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

RR

Arizona
(8/3/2026)

RR

Arkansas
(11/3/2023)

RR

California
(11/3/2023)

RR

Colorado
(8/3/2026)

RR

Connecticut
(8/10/2026)

RR

Delaware
(8/3/2026)

RR

District of Columbia
(8/15/2023)

RR

Florida
(8/16/2023)

RR

Georgia
(11/3/2023)

RR

Idaho
(8/10/2026)

RR

Illinois
(11/3/2023)

RR

Indiana
(8/3/2026)

RR

Maine
(8/10/2026)

RR

Maryland
(8/22/2023)

RR

Massachusetts
(8/10/2026)

RR

Michigan
(8/3/2026)

RR

Minnesota
(8/3/2026)

RR

Mississippi
(8/10/2026)

RR

Montana
(8/10/2026)

RR

Nebraska
(8/3/2026)

RR

Nevada
(11/3/2023)

RR

New York
(11/3/2023)

RR

North Carolina
(11/3/2023)

IAR

Ohio
(2/15/2011)

RR

Ohio
(3/15/2023)

RR

Oregon
(8/10/2026)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(12/8/2015)

RR

Pennsylvania
(11/3/2023)

RR

South Carolina
(8/10/2026)

RR

Tennessee
(8/3/2026)

IAR

Texas
(12/8/2015)

RR

Texas
(9/22/2023)

RR

Virginia
(11/3/2023)

RR

Washington
(8/25/2023)

RR

West Virginia
(8/10/2026)

RR

Wisconsin
(8/10/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2023About the Series 63 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2008About the Series 66 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Mar 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2022About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2008About the Series 7 exam

FINRA

SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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