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David M. Ward

BROOKSIDE STRATEGY AND CONSULTING
BURBANK, CA
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CRD#: 1555648
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Professional summary


David Michael Ward is a registered financial advisor currently at BROOKSIDE STRATEGY AND CONSULTING located in Burbank, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. David has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CFA SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: LOS ANGELES, CA 90071; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EDUCATION / CFA PROGRAM; START DATE: 01/2006; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COORDINATOR AND INSTRUCTOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR CFA CANDIDATES FOR THE CFA REVIEW PROGRAM; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: LA CANADA, CA 91011; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HEALTH, ATHLETIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND OTHER RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICES; START DATE: 06/2006; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER OF HERITAGE CLUB / PLANNED GIVING COMMITTEE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR THE LOCAL YMCA. DUTIES INCLUDE MEETING AND HELPING WITH SELECTED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DAVID WARD, INDIVIDUAL; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: POLICY WITH PACIFIC LIFE THAT WAS PLACED PRIOR TO MY REGISTRATION WITH MY PRIOR FIRM. THIS OUTSIDE ACTIVITY ACCOMMODATES THAT POLICY; START DATE: 01/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE AGENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: POLICY WITH PACIFIC LIFE THAT WAS PLACED PRIOR TO MY REGISTRATION WITH MY PRIOR FIRM. THIS OUTSIDE ACTIVITY ACCOMMODATES THAT POLICY; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VERDUGO HILLS COUNCIL - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: GLENDALE, CA 91201; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA / PROVIDE PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES TO BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY; START DATE: 12/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBER OF FINANCE COMMITTEE, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE / ASSISTANT SCOUT MASTER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES. PROVIDE PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR COUNCIL;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

December 17, 2024 - Present

BROOKSIDE STRATEGY AND CONSULTING

RIA
CRD#: 334060
BURBANK, CA
Past

February 23, 2024 - October 16, 2024

SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 329415
Pasadena, CA
Past

February 22, 2024 - October 30, 2024

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
PASADENA, CA
Past

February 2, 2021 - March 6, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
PASADENA, CA
Past

January 29, 2021 - March 6, 2024

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
PASADENA, CA
Past

January 19, 2017 - February 4, 2021

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
GLENDALE, CA
Past

December 27, 2016 - February 4, 2021

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
GLENDALE, CA
Past

September 20, 1999 - February 1, 2002

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 1993 - August 24, 1998

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6247
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 7, 1989 - November 13, 1991

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 5, 1989 - November 7, 1989

VALUE EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13316
Past

October 7, 1986 - January 13, 1988

CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7929

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(12/17/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/3/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BS
BROOKSIDE STRATEGY AND CONSULTING
BROOKSIDE STRATEGY AND CONSULTING | BROOKSIDE STUDIOS LLC

CRD#: 334060 / SEC#: 801-131639

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2025 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2025 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Burbank, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(818) 429-7419
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 22,070,000

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Company Information


BROOKSIDE STRATEGY AND CONSULTING

CRD#: 334060Burbank, CA

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