Michael C. Paranich

FAITHWARD ADVISORS

Lancaster, PA 17601

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CRD#: 7221053

Professional summary

Michael Charles Paranich, who also goes by Michael Charles Paranich Jr., Michael Charles Paranich, Mike Charles Paranich Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Charles Paranich Jr. | Michael Charles Paranich | Mike Charles Paranich Jr.

Other business activities

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Blue Light Ventures Limited. The business is not investment related and involves new product development and real estate. Address: 389 Fairwood Blvd., Mountaintop, PA 18707 Position: Owner Start Date: 12/26/16 Hours/ Month: 4 Hours during trading: 0 Duties include prototyping, marketing, and selling new products and property due diligence. Faithward Advisors LLC-RIA -Financial 275 Hess Blvd, Lancaster PA 17601- Advisor-Start Date 2/20/24-140 Hours Devoted During Market Hours-140 Hours Devoted Per Month

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 28, 2024 - Present

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 275 Hess Boulevard Suite 100, Lancaster, PA 17601

RIA

CRD#: 116978

Lancaster, PA

Current

October 11, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 275 Hess Blvd, Lancaster, PA 17543

RIA

CRD#: 23131

LANCASTER, PA

Past

September 11, 2024 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18487

LANCASTER, PA

Past

May 1, 2023 - June 29, 2023

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

LANCASTER, PA

Past

December 1, 2020 - January 5, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

WILKES BARRE, PA

Past

October 30, 2020 - January 5, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

WILKES BARRE, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116978 / SEC#: 801-61471

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2002 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.

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IAR

New York
(3/28/2024)

New York
(10/11/2024)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(3/28/2024)

Pennsylvania
(10/11/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/30/2020

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 10/30/2020

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/28/2020

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116978 / SEC#: 801-61471

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2002 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

275 Hess Boulevard Suite 100, Lancaster, PA 17601

Mailing Address

Phone number

(717) 560-8300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FAITHWARD ADVISORS PART 2A (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,052
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 906,004,988

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michael C. Paranich

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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

Certified licenses

Experience

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/30/2020

Series 7TO

Date: 10/30/2020

SIE

Date: 2/28/2020

FINRA

Current Firm

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

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