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David L. Levitz

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CRD#: 1305709
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Professional summary


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David Lee Levitz was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. David had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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) David Levitz is dually-registered as an investment advisor representative with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC ("Alera" - since 11/2017) and as a Registered Admin with Triad Advisors, Inc. (Triad" - since 11/2017). Business is conducted from Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015. Approximately 90% of Mr. Levitz's time is for services as an investment advisor representative and the balance as a Registered Admin. Alera and Triad are not affiliated. 2) GCG Financial;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;fixed business;broker;9/1990;varies;varies;provide fixed business products to clients-ltc,property casualty ins,disability insurance,group benefits 3) Alera Investment Advisors;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,Il 60015;RIA business;advisor;11/2017;40 hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;provide investment management,financial planning and retirement planning services to clients 4) GCG Financial;investment related;Three Parkway North,Suite 500,Deerfield,IL 60015;dba;9/1990;40 hrs/month;6.5 hrs during trading;dba 5) 1831 Strategies LLC;investment related;Three Parkway North,#500,Deerfield,IL 60015;family LLc;family member(33% shareholder);1 hr/month;0 hrs during trading;1831 Strategies is a partnership with my two brothers that will easily enable us to make investments together as a partnership.It is a funding vehicle to own interests in various private investments we choose to make

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 4, 2017 - June 27, 2022

ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 287906
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

November 3, 2017 - June 17, 2022

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Deerfield, IL
Past

December 3, 2002 - June 10, 2005

W&D FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113515
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past

November 26, 2001 - June 10, 2005

W&D FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 113515
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past

May 11, 2001 - November 2, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Deerfield, IL
Past

December 18, 1997 - December 31, 2002

GREATER CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 109186
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past

July 13, 1988 - November 2, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Deerfield, IL
Past

January 28, 1985 - July 19, 1988

CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13747

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WILSON ALBERS | WATERFORD GROUP | WALSH & NICHOLSON | TRINITY ADVISORS GROUP | THE ASCENT GROUP | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | JA COUNTER | DOROSHOW INSURANCE | CSNW BENEFITS | BRIO BENEFITS | BCG 401K ADVISORS | ARISTA CONSULTING | AMCORP | ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 287906 / SEC#: 801-111892

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/17/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/20/2000
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALERA GROUP RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | WILSON ALBERS | WATERFORD GROUP | WALSH & NICHOLSON | TRINITY ADVISORS GROUP | THE ASCENT GROUP | SUMMIT GROUP OF VIRGINIA | SUMMIT GROUP 401K CONSULTING | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | JA COUNTER | DOROSHOW INSURANCE | CSNW BENEFITS | BRIO BENEFITS | BCG 401K ADVISORS | ARISTA CONSULTING | AMCORP | ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | ALERA GROUP WEALTH SERVICES

CRD#: 287906 / SEC#: 801-111892

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Three Parkway North Suite 500, Deerfield, IL 60015-2567
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 457-3000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
88

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (5/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,097
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,572,112,624

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Company Information


ALERA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 287906

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