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David R. Simmer

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CRD#: 1259464
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David Robert Simmer, who also goes by David R Simmer, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. David had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David R Simmer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 14, 1994 - November 8, 2011

GW & WADE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105394
WELLESLEY, MA
Past

April 14, 1993 - November 14, 2012

GW & WADE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25745
WELLESLEY, MA
Past

August 28, 1992 - March 29, 1993

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

March 2, 1989 - August 6, 1992

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 26, 1984 - February 8, 1989

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 2/12/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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GW & WADE, LLC
D. K. BREDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | GW & WADE, LLC | GW & WADE INC

CRD#: 105394 / SEC#: 801-27292

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Contact information


Main Address
93 Worcester Street 4th Floor, Wellesley, MA 02481
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 239-1188
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
87

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GW & WADE, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (2/8/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,861
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,902,726,024

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/09/2023
Cover Page
01/25/2023

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Company Information


GW & WADE, LLC

CRD#: 105394

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