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David Scott Coles

FARTHER
Irvine, CA
·CRD# 1143362·43 years experience

Professional Summary

David Scott Coles, who also goes by Scott Coles, is a registered financial advisor currently at FARTHER located in Irvine, California. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Scott Coles

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Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FARTHER·CRD# 302050
RIA
2 Venture Suite 380, Irvine, CA 92618
December 20, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Irvine, CA
August 23, 2024 - January 17, 2025
TRIAD ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 25803
BD
Irvine, CA
July 16, 2015 - August 23, 2024
WMBC·CRD# 124462
RIA
Irvine, CA
February 27, 2015 - March 22, 2025
WMBC·CRD# 124462
RIA
Lake Forest, CA
January 24, 2003 - December 31, 2014
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
Lake Forest, CA
January 2, 2003 - July 15, 2015
FMN CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 38105
BD
Mission Viejo, CA
June 21, 1995 - December 31, 2002
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 20068
BD
Phoenix, AZ
March 1, 1991 - June 14, 1995
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
El Segundo, CA
February 21, 1989 - February 26, 1991
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 4082
BD
June 22, 1983 - March 1, 1989

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Current Firm

FA
FARTHER

BELLINGHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | NORTH SISTER WEALTH | MTP PRIVATE WEALTH | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC | FARTHER | CROOKED TREE CAPITAL ADVISORS | C.H. DOUGLAS & GRAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone Number

(628) 246-8004

# of Employees

571

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

44,421

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$16,010,112,152

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Other business activities

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Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1)COLWIN FINANCIAL INSURANCE SERVICES;INVESTMENT RELATED;23201 LAKE CENTER DRIVE,#214,LAKE FOREST,CA 92630;SELLING FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS & RECEIVE RIA FEES;OWNER/PRESIDENT;6/1/1983;160 HRS/MONTH;6.5 HRS DURING TRADING;FIND CLIENTS & SERVICE CLIENTS,PROVIDE RECOMMENDATION OF INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE 2)SCOTT COLES;NOT INVESTMENT RELATED;23201 LAKE CENTER DR,STE 214,LAKE FOREST,CA;BUSINESS MANAGEMENT;BUSINESS MANAGER FOR ACTOR/DIRECTOR;1/5/1999;5-8 HRS/MONTH;1-2 HRS DURING TRADING;REVIEW OF CONTRACTS,MONITOR PENSIONS & UNION RELATIONS,PAY BILLS,COORDINATE WITH ATTORNEYS,ACCOUNTANTS,& OTHER PROFESSIONALS 3)Bank of Internet;investment related;4350 La Jolla Village Dr,Suite 140,San Diego,CA 92122;banking products;advisor;2011;3-4 hrs/month;15 minutes during trading;advise clients on money market accounts and aid in the set-up and funding of these accounts(qualified & non-qualified) related to money management activity for these clients 4)Human Wealth;Investment related: no; 2 Venture, Ste 380, Irvine, CA 92618; Nature or Structure of Business: S Corporation; Position: Founder Owner; Start date: 6/2020; hours per month: 50; securities trading hours 50; Duties: Human Wealth is a 4 step financial planning process aligning clients wellbeing to their financial resources and goals

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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".
FA
FARTHER

BELLINGHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | NORTH SISTER WEALTH | MTP PRIVATE WEALTH | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC | FARTHER | CROOKED TREE CAPITAL ADVISORS | C.H. DOUGLAS & GRAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2019 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.
IAR
California
(12/20/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1983About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1995About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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