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David S. Coles

FARTHER
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 1143362
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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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Scott Coles

Other business activities


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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 20, 2024 - Present

FARTHER

Office #1: 2 Venture Suite 380, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
CRD#: 302050
Irvine, CA
Past

August 23, 2024 - January 17, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
Irvine, CA
Past

July 16, 2015 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Irvine, CA
Past

February 27, 2015 - March 22, 2025

WMBC

RIA
CRD#: 124462
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 24, 2003 - December 31, 2014

WMBC

RIA
CRD#: 124462
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past

January 2, 2003 - July 15, 2015

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
LAKE FOREST, CA
Past

June 21, 1995 - December 31, 2002

FMN CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 38105
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

March 1, 1991 - June 14, 1995

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 21, 1989 - February 26, 1991

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 22, 1983 - March 1, 1989

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082

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
FARTHER | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | MASSO TORRENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(12/20/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/2/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FA
FARTHER
FARTHER | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | MASSO TORRENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(628) 246-8004
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
275

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts24,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,523,810,877

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Company Information


FARTHER

CRD#: 302050Irvine, CA 92618

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