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Donald D. Capelin

THE HERBST GROUP
New York, NY
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CRD#: 1213464
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Professional summary


Donald Davis Capelin, who also goes by Don Capelin, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE HERBST GROUP, LLC located in New York, New York.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Donald has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Don Capelin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 24, 2020 - Present

THE HERBST GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 309319
New York, NY
Past

April 15, 2009 - October 8, 2009

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 23, 2008 - December 11, 2008

TOPOS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142413
STAMFORD, CT
Past

March 13, 2003 - October 10, 2007

CRT CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 28830
STAMFORD, CT
Past

February 9, 1996 - March 14, 2003

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 17, 1993 - February 9, 1996

CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10793
NEW YORK, MD
Past

February 17, 1988 - February 23, 1993

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 25, 1984 - February 6, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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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THE HERBST GROUP, LLC
ANEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE HERBST GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 309319 / SEC#: 801-118872

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2020 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
Connecticut
(7/24/2020)
IAR
New York
(6/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/16/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


TH
THE HERBST GROUP, LLC
ANEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE HERBST GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 309319 / SEC#: 801-118872

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Westport, CT
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 488-1701
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE HERBST GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE, BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, AND PRIVACY POLICY (11/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts297
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 206,957,094

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Company Information


THE HERBST GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 309319New York, NY

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