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Adam R. Devone

G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES,
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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CRD#: 1506645
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Professional summary


Adam Robert Devone is a registered financial advisor currently at G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC located in Lake Forest, California.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Adam has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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ARD VENTURE GROUP BUSINESS CONSULTING (RELATED TO MERGER & ACQUISITION ACTIVITY WITHIN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY) LAKE FOREST, CA NON INVESTMENT RELATED CONSULTANT 08/2022 TO PRESENT 20 HOURS PER WEEK BENEFITS EXCHANGE ALLIANCE CORPORATE INSURANCE BROKER LAKE FOREST, CA INVESTMENT RELATED SALES AGENT 07/1995 TO PRESENT 40 HOURS PER WEEK

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 16, 2006 - Present

G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC

Office #1: 22994 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630Office #2: 22994 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42186
Lake Forest, CA
Current

August 16, 2006 - Present

G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC

Office #1: 22994 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630Office #2: 22994 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42186
Lake Forest, CA
Past

May 24, 2002 - July 11, 2006

MICROTRADE NETWORKS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43558
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

January 25, 1990 - February 4, 2000

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

June 25, 1987 - October 31, 1988

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

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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G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC
G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC | SHERWOLD G W ASSOCIATES INC | G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 42186 / SEC#: 801-118949, 8-49740

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/19/2020 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/19/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(8/16/2006)
IAR
California
(8/16/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/20/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC
G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC | SHERWOLD G W ASSOCIATES INC | G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 42186 / SEC#: 801-118949, 8-49740

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/19/2020 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/19/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/19/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
22994 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Mailing Address
22994 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone number
(949) 470-0700
Established
California since 04/14/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
January
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC. PART 2 A & B (4/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SHERWOLD, GARY WILLIAMPRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1353782

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts689
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 455,358,654

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Company Information


G.W. SHERWOLD ASSOCIATES, INC

CRD#: 42186Lake Forest, CA 92630

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