Michael Varga

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

DALLAS, TX

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CRD#: 5597238

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 30, 2020 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA

CRD#: 107027

DALLAS, TX

Current

June 30, 2020 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

CRD#: 28519

WHEATON, IL

Past

January 13, 2020 - June 30, 2020

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13941

Margate, FL

Past

January 7, 2020 - June 30, 2020

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

Margate, FL

Past

May 16, 2018 - December 16, 2019

VARGA INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 292876

BOYNTON BEACH, FL

Past

October 28, 2016 - April 16, 2018

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 140808

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

Past

October 5, 2016 - April 16, 2018

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 44848

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

Past

March 11, 2016 - April 26, 2016

MIDTOWN PARTNERS

CRD#: 104223

Chicago, IL

Past

October 31, 2014 - March 25, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

NILES, IL

Past

October 31, 2014 - March 25, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

NILES, IL

Past

October 1, 2012 - November 12, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

CHICAGO, IL

Past

October 1, 2012 - November 12, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

CHICAGO, IL

Past

August 19, 2010 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

CHICAGO, IL

Past

August 19, 2010 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 4, 2008 - August 5, 2010

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA

CRD#: 615

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

October 3, 2008 - August 5, 2010

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

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

Visual representation of state registrations

Illinois
(6/30/2020)

IAR

Illinois
(6/30/2020)

Texas
(6/30/2020)

IAR

Texas
(7/13/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/10/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 4/16/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/2/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

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

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 765-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 256,328,000,000

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Michael Varga

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Varga's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

VARGA INVESTMENTS INC.

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

MIDTOWN PARTNERS

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/10/2008

SIE

Date: 4/16/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/2/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

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