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David E. Perlin

SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC
Washington, DC
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CRD#: 1301100
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Professional summary


David Evan Perlin is a registered financial advisor currently at SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC located in Washington, District Of Columbia.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. David has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Institute for Trading and Portfolio Management; Investment Related; London, UK; Investment Education and Mentoring; Consultant/Mentor; 05/2017; 10 hours a month; 0 hours a month during trading; Work as a consultant to the investment and portfolio management education company.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 26, 2020 - Present

SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128244
Washington, DC
Past

June 26, 2017 - December 31, 2019

PEARL INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288062
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 3, 2013 - May 17, 2017

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

March 22, 2012 - June 8, 2012

AGILE PT GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 155177
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 13, 2011 - December 6, 2011

BTIG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 122225
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 10, 2010 - June 17, 2011

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 2009 - June 11, 2010

SARATOGA CAPITAL MARKETS

BD
CRD#: 120888
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 2007 - December 4, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 7, 1994 - August 18, 2004

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 18, 1986 - October 5, 1994

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1984 - March 5, 1986

DOFT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1660

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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SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC
SHEPHERD KAPLAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC | SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC

CRD#: 128244 / SEC#: 801-62349

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2003 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Massachusetts
(3/12/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/8/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/21/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/27/2007
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC
SHEPHERD KAPLAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC | SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC

CRD#: 128244 / SEC#: 801-62349

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2003 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
53 State Street 23rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109-2820
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 896-1600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SHEPHERD KAPLAN FORM ADV PART II (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,351
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,398,575,271

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Company Information


SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC

CRD#: 128244Washington, DC

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