Sean Francis Donovan
CFP®Professional Summary
Sean Francis Donovan, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Sean has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
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Credentials
Years of Experience
41 years registered in the securities industry
Current & Past Employments
Current
Past
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Current Firm
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC
Contact Information
Main Address
155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210Phone Number
(617) 428-7600# of Employees
152SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.
Documents
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
23,756AUM (Assets Under Management)
$15,224,527,279Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 10/23/2025 | Cover Page | Report |
| 07/02/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(3/28/2025)
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Exams
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