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Patrick E Ward

Investment Adviser Representative at Assetmark, Inc.

Lake Forest, ILCRD #1311748Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
11 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Patrick E. Ward is an investment adviser representative with Assetmark, Inc. in Lake Forest, IL, where they have been registered since 2018. They have worked in the securities industry since 2015 and were previously registered with Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois
Broker:
6 states and territories

Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 5/17/2016
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 3/8/2016
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/10/2015

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Assetmark, Inc.Current
6/1/2018 – Lake Forest, IL
Assetmark Brokerage, LLCCurrent
6/1/2018 – Lake Forest, IL
Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
6/23/2016 – 5/1/2018Chicago, IL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Valic Financial Advisors
    Jun 2016 – Apr 2018Chicago, IL
  2. AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc.
    May 2018 – no end date reportedLake Forest, IL
  3. AssetMark Brokerage, LLC
    May 2018 – no end date reportedLake Forest, IL
  4. AssetMark, Inc
    May 2018 – no end date reportedLake Forest, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Assetmark, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Marketing Advantage subscription service providing marketing tools and services for financial advisors, offered in partnership with FMG Suite

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Investment AdvisoryMarketing ServicesFinancial Advisors

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment CompaniesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsInsurance CompaniesCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
221
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
5
Main office:
Concord, CA
SEC file number:
801-56323

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Form ADV data as of September 14, 2026

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