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David M. Apted

BRISTOL FINANCIAL LLC
St Louis, MO 63102
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CRD#: 1255773
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Professional summary


David Michael Apted, who also goes by David M Apted, David Michael Apted, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRISTOL FINANCIAL LLC located in St Louis, Missouri.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. David has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David M Apted | David Michael Apted

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.
David M. Apted, LLC., Managing Member, LLC making application with MO as an RIA., >1hr per month; Started 12/2017; May occur during market hours. Firm is reviewing but has not approved activity. DAVID MICHAEL APTED is a licensed insurance agent. From time to time, he will offer clients advice or products from this activity. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission and involve a possible conflict of interest, as commissionable products can conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser. Bristol Financial LLC always acts in the best interest of the client; including in the sale of commissionable products to advisory clients. Clients are in no way required to implement the plan through any representative of Bristol Financial LLC in their capacity as a licensed insurance agent.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 8, 2018 - Present

BRISTOL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 6 Cardinal Way Suite 900, St Louis, MO 63102
RIA
CRD#: 281246
St Louis, MO
Past

July 15, 2016 - March 16, 2018

AVELLINO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 164805
St. Louis, MO
Past

March 15, 2016 - March 16, 2018

FOREST SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 16255
St. Louis, MO
Past

June 19, 2013 - April 8, 2016

SMITH, MOORE & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 3441
CLAYTON, MO
Past

June 19, 2013 - April 8, 2016

SMITH, MOORE & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3441
CLAYTON, MO
Past

March 28, 2008 - June 18, 2013

UHY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116592
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

September 19, 2007 - May 16, 2013

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 24, 2003 - December 31, 2003

WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 114178
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 4, 2001 - September 17, 2007

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 12, 2000 - September 26, 2001

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 2, 1990 - January 18, 2000

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 23, 1985 - January 2, 1988

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2682
Past

January 23, 1985 - January 13, 1990

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Missouri
(8/8/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/23/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BRISTOL FINANCIAL LLC
BRISTOL FINANCIAL LLC | BRISTOL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 281246 / SEC#:

Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7701 Forsyth Suite 740, Clayton, MO 63105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 925-3008
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts194
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 100,000,000

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Company Information


BRISTOL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 281246St Louis, MO 63102

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