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Douglas J. Bauer

ALLSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Albany, NY 12203
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CRD#: 1051210
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Professional summary


Douglas James Bauer, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ALLSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Albany, New York.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Douglas has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 2 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1988

Experience


Current

September 1, 2021 - Present

ALLSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219, Albany, NY 12203
RIA
CRD#: 153591
Albany, NY
Past

August 6, 2010 - October 15, 2014

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 144131
ALBANY, NY
Past

May 5, 2003 - August 9, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
ALBANY, NY
Past

May 2, 1997 - May 8, 2003

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 11, 1984 - November 19, 1990

MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8453
ALBANY, NY
Past

June 19, 1983 - July 16, 1984

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
Past

September 2, 1982 - May 2, 1997

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 16, 1982 - April 30, 1984

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503

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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ALLSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ALLSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 153591 / SEC#: 801-71675

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2010 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(9/4/2021)
IAR
Texas
(9/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 6/23/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 10/13/1976
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm


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ALLSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ALLSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 153591 / SEC#: 801-71675

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Great Oaks Blvd Suite 219, Albany, NY 12203
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 456-8900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

03 19 2025 AWM FORM ADV PART 2A FINAL (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts486
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 284,817,271

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/28/2025
Cover Page
10/09/2024
02/06/2024

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Company Information


ALLSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 153591Albany, NY 12203

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