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Michael Varga

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
DALLAS, TX
·CRD# 5597238·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Varga is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Dallas, Texas and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP·CRD# 107027
RIA
Dallas, TX
June 30, 2020 - Present
FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.·CRD# 28519
BD
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
June 30, 2020 - Present
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
RIA
Margate, FL
January 13, 2020 - June 30, 2020
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13941
BD
Margate, FL
January 7, 2020 - June 30, 2020
VARGA INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 292876
RIA
Boynton Beach, FL
May 16, 2018 - December 16, 2019
KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 140808
RIA
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
October 28, 2016 - April 16, 2018
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 44848
BD
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
October 5, 2016 - April 16, 2018
MIDTOWN PARTNERS·CRD# 104223
BD
Chicago, IL
March 11, 2016 - April 26, 2016
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Niles, IL
October 31, 2014 - March 25, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Niles, IL
October 31, 2014 - March 25, 2015
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
RIA
Chicago, IL
October 1, 2012 - November 12, 2014
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
Chicago, IL
October 1, 2012 - November 12, 2014
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
RIA
Chicago, IL
August 19, 2010 - October 1, 2012
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
BD
Chicago, IL
August 19, 2010 - October 1, 2012
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
RIA
Schaumburg, IL
November 4, 2008 - August 5, 2010
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
Schaumburg, IL
October 3, 2008 - August 5, 2010

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Current Firm

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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/1991 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

Phone Number

(630) 765-8000

# of Employees

542

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,316

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$309,241,000,000

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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".
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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/1991 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.
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
Illinois
(6/30/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(6/30/2020)
RR
Texas
(6/30/2020)
IAR
Texas
(7/13/2020)

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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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2008About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Apr 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 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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