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David W. Ford

MIT ASSOCIATES
Tiburon, CA 94920
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CRD#: 1188531
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Professional summary


David Wrenn Ford, who also goes by David W Ford, is a registered financial professional currently at MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Tiburon, California.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. David has worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


David W Ford

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

March 23, 2018 - Present

MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 85 Eastview Avenue, Tiburon, CA 94920
BD
CRD#: 121171
Tiburon, CA
Past

June 7, 2017 - March 16, 2018

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015

VERTICAL CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158382
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 12, 2013 - July 1, 2015

VERTICAL CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154697
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 21, 2009 - April 28, 2011

GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37739
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 28, 2007 - September 2, 2008

CAREY FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15246
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 2005 - May 9, 2007

HINES PRIVATE WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 128145
TIBURON, CA
Past

February 23, 2005 - April 22, 2005

SKB SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 38761
PORTLAND, OR
Past

October 28, 2004 - November 12, 2004

SLATE CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 126762
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 7, 2001 - October 26, 2004

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17229
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 13, 1996 - March 28, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 8, 1992 - October 26, 1995

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

April 10, 1991 - May 4, 1992

MONARCH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2809
Past

February 25, 1991 - June 4, 1991

MONARCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8520
Past

November 30, 1989 - December 31, 1990

ABI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24397
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 1989 - February 13, 1990

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 9, 1989 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

March 12, 1986 - December 21, 1989

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 12, 1983 - April 8, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

September 12, 1983 - April 9, 1986

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(8/18/2022)
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Arizona
(10/21/2022)
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Arkansas
(8/30/2022)
RR
California
(4/6/2018)
RR
Colorado
(3/24/2022)
RR
Georgia
(5/18/2022)
RR
Illinois
(8/29/2019)
RR
Indiana
(9/8/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/19/2022)
RR
Nevada
(6/28/2022)
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New Hampshire
(10/11/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(4/11/2022)
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New Mexico
(4/9/2018)
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New York
(10/31/2019)
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Ohio
(8/15/2022)
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Rhode Island
(8/2/2022)
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South Dakota
(8/1/2022)
RR
Texas
(12/9/2019)
RR
Utah
(5/17/2022)
RR
Washington
(6/21/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/9/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/9/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC
LIABILITY SOLUTIONS | MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 121171 / SEC#: , 8-65386

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
85 Eastview Avenue, Tiburon, CA 94920
Mailing Address
Po Box 774, Tiburon, CA 94920
Phone number
(415) 860-3673
Established
California since 04/17/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MIT HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER OF MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC
FORD, DAVID WRENNCEO, CCO, MANAGING PARTNER1188531
HARLINE, LISA DESAIMANAGING PARTNER6565161
STEWART, SCOTT ALEXANDERFINOP6977422
THORNTON, STEVEN LEEPRINCIPAL4496384

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Company Information


MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 121171Tiburon, CA 94920

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