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David B. Cairns

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CRD#: 1302131
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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 Buckley Cairns was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. David had worked at 23 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

July 29, 2021 - October 29, 2021

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125004
GLENDORA, CA
Past

June 13, 2016 - December 17, 2019

ALIIER LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283642
Glendora, CA
Past

November 10, 2014 - October 29, 2021

REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150631
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

September 5, 2014 - July 20, 2016

ALIIER LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166906
GLENDORA, CA
Past

February 22, 2012 - December 18, 2012

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

August 3, 2010 - December 6, 2010

DUNHAM

RIA
CRD#: 13162
GLENDORA, CA
Past

August 2, 2010 - December 6, 2010

DUNHAM

BD
CRD#: 13162
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 18, 2009 - March 2, 2010

ALT FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146547
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 24, 2008 - May 14, 2009

KCD FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 127473
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 5, 2007 - June 26, 2008

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

January 31, 2006 - September 14, 2006

DUNHAM

BD
CRD#: 13162
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 14, 2005 - November 22, 2005

CITY NATIONAL ROCHDALE

RIA
CRD#: 117198
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 2005 - February 3, 2006

CNR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18466
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2005 - November 8, 2005

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

June 30, 2004 - May 5, 2005

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

February 5, 2004 - May 14, 2004

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

February 5, 2004 - May 14, 2004

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 9, 1997 - December 1, 2003

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 24, 1995 - April 21, 1997

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 9, 1993 - April 5, 1995

FIRST DOMINION CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16330
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 22, 1991 - August 25, 1992

PACIFICA FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28037
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 17, 1990 - March 19, 1991

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 1, 1988 - October 18, 1989

CAIRNS & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 22521
Past

June 24, 1985 - July 7, 1988

THE PIONEER GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1932
Past

May 21, 1985 - June 12, 1985

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659

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".
RI
REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
DURAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP | REGAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | REGAL FAMILY OFFICE | REGAL CHARITABLE, LLC | LIONSHARE

CRD#: 125004 / SEC#: 801-71923

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2010 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/3/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


RI
REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
DURAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP | REGAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | REGAL FAMILY OFFICE | REGAL CHARITABLE, LLC | LIONSHARE

CRD#: 125004 / SEC#: 801-71923

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2010 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2687 44th Street Se, Kentwood, MI 49512
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 224-2204
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
118

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISOR CHOICE PROGRAM (4/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,303
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,447,941,075

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/06/2023
Cover Page
12/06/2023
12/06/2023

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Company Information


REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 125004

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