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Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

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Client AUM

$374,030,968

Clients

1,508

Advisors

16

across 10 offices

About

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, pension and profit‑sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, consulting and both discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management across approximately $374 million in assets through a team of 18 advisors.

Aurora delivers advice through a network of investment adviser representatives (IARs) who operate under the firm’s supervision but may market under their own dba names; IARs develop individualized investment policies and implement strategies via individual portfolios, firm‑designed model portfolios, and by selecting independent managers. The firm uses third‑party platforms such as Envestnet and SEI and discloses that its strategies can include strategic and tactical asset allocation, options and other derivatives, structured products, and the use of margin when appropriate and suitable for the client.

Noteworthy features include an affiliated broker‑dealer (APW Capital) and an affiliated insurance agency, common control with another registered adviser (Comprehensive Capital Management), and Aurora’s sponsorship of an in‑house wrap fee program while also participating in unaffiliated wrap programs. These affiliations, platform fee arrangements, and the firm’s use of borrowing and derivatives in managed accounts are explicitly disclosed in the brochure and create potential conflicts of interest that Aurora says it addresses through supervision, disclosure and its Code of Ethics; operating from multiple offices is another operational characteristic that distinguishes its structure from many peers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting range from $500 to $15,000; retirement plan consulting fixed fees range between $1,000 and $15,000; fixed fees for model portfolio management are negotiated case-by-case.

Percentage

0.25% to 2.95% annually (negotiable by IAR and client)

Commissions

Certain IARs also act as registered representatives of affiliate broker-dealer APW Capital and/or insurance agents, receiving commissions and sales-related compensation.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting hourly fees range from $50 to $800 per hour; retirement plan consulting also may be charged hourly fees.

Other

Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees range from $500 to $15,000; retirement plan consulting fixed fees range between $1,000 and $15,000 Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered on fixed fee ($500 to $15,000) and/or hourly fee ($50 to $800) basis; retirement plan consulting on fixed, hourly, or assets under advisement basis.

Main office

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999 Riverview Drive, Suite 201

Totowa NJ 07512

Advisors at this office

4

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Also doing business as

Artisan Advisors, Inc. · Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. · Brio Financial Services · Brown & Brown · Harper & Hodge · Indigo Wealth Management · Jfl Total Wealth Management · Main Street Private Advisors · Moore Wealth Management · Nielsen Financial Group · Planned Professional Advisory · Spring Delta Asset Management · Sterling Global Strategies · Wachtel Capital Advisors · Wealth Plan Advantage · Wealthplan Advantage

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Howard Z

Series 63

Uniondale, NY

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Howard Zodicoff is a financial advisor with Aurora Private Wealth, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including MML Investors Services Inc. and MASSMUTUAL. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president and member of Standard Pension Services, providing retirement plan consulting and insurance services. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through a team-based approach, utilizing both firm-designed models and independent managers.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Scott W

Series 63, Series 65

Totowa, NJ

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Scott Wallach is a financial advisor with Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. in Totowa, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Aurora Private Wealth since 2017 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, he is involved in music production on a limited basis. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through a team of 18 advisors, employing individualized strategies and third-party platforms to manage approximately $374 million in assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Timothy P

Series 63, Series 65

Doylestown, PA

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Timothy Padva is a financial advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at APW Capital, Inc. since 2003 and Wilshire Group, LLC from 2001 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Padva serves as CEO of Lively Employer Services, a payroll and employee benefits administration company, and is the managing member of Hearthstone Advisors LLC, a 401(k) advisory firm. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management through a team of 18 advisors managing approximately $374 million in assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Glad P

Series 66

Totowa, NJ

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Glad Perez is a financial advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Indigo Wealth Management, APW Capital, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Perez owns Glad Reiki Healing, LLC, which offers therapeutic touch services. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and investment management through a team of advisors, using both firm-designed and independent manager models across various asset classes.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Peter D

Series 63, Series 65

Uniondale, NY

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Peter Devlin is an investment advisor with Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aurora Private Wealth in 2017, he worked at Wealthstream Advisors and Andrew Garrett Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Relationship Manager at Standard Pension Services, LLC, focusing on retirement plan consulting and insurance services. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and investment management through a team of 18 advisors, utilizing individualized portfolios, model portfolios, and independent managers with access to various third-party platforms and investment strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Timothy S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Timothy Smith is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently a principal at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. and has worked extensively with Comprehensive Capital Management and APW Capital. Outside of finance, he is involved in theatrical and musical pursuits, including acting, singing Irish music, and serving as a trustee and treasurer for nonprofit organizations related to the arts and philanthropy. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through a team-driven approach, utilizing individual portfolios, model portfolios, and independent managers, with a range of strategies including asset allocation, derivatives, and structured products.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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John C

Series 63, Series 66

Totowa, NJ

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

John Chapel is a financial advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Insight Private Advisors. Chapel has been with Aurora Private Wealth Management and APW Capital since 2019. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services through a team-based approach, managing approximately $374 million in assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Eric M

Series 63, Series 65

Uniondale, NY

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Eric Monroe is a financial advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with APW Capital, Inc. and Standard Pension Services, LLC, where he also provides retirement plan and benefits consulting. Outside of his advisory role, Monroe is an independent insurance broker specializing in fixed insurance products and operates a separate insurance-related consulting business under his own corporation. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management through a team of advisors, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Benson T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Uniondale, NY

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Benson Tang is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Brown & Brown and Morgan Stanley Fund Services. In addition to his advisory roles, he assists with pension plan client reviews and financial planning through Standard Pension Services. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management through a team-based approach that utilizes individualized policies, model portfolios, and third-party platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Edward R

Series 63, Series 65

Totowa, NJ

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Edward Reaven is a financial advisor with Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. in Totowa, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Artisan Advisors, Fcci Consulting, The Mutual Fund Store, and others. Outside of advising, he sells collectibles online on weekends. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management through a team of 18 advisors, utilizing individualized policies, model portfolios, and third-party platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Kristy B

Series 66

Wichita, KS

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Kristy Berger is a financial advisor with Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Planned Professional Advisory and Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. Outside of advising, she is a partner in a farm and livestock operation raising cattle and horses. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a team-based approach.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Eric L

Series 66

Flemington, NJ

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Eric Lathrop is a financial advisor with Aurora Private Wealth, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Insight Private Advisors, LLC. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in offering fixed insurance and fixed annuities. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management through a team of advisors using individualized and model portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Kevin L

Series 63, Series 66

Chepachet, RI

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

Kevin Le Blanc is a financial advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Santander Securities, and Scottrade. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management through a team of advisors using both individualized and model portfolio strategies, incorporating various asset allocation approaches and third-party platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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John C

Series 66

Miami, FL

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

John Cartledge is an investment advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of the Cartledge Foundation, a private charitable foundation in Savannah, GA. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services through a team of 18 advisors and utilizes both firm-designed model portfolios and independent managers within a range of strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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John B

Series 63

Rockaway, NJ

Aurora Private Wealth, Inc.

John Bello is a financial advisor at Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at APW Capital, Inc. since 2003, as well as at Comprehensive Capital Management and Summit Financial Resources. Outside of advisory services, he is a senior financial consultant and independent insurance agent specializing in life and long-term care insurance. Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through a team of advisors, employing customized strategies and third-party platforms to manage approximately $374 million in assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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