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David M. Stern

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CRD#: 1582140
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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 Mark Stern, who also goes by Dave Stern, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. David had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Stern

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

January 9, 2014 - August 16, 2021

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166606
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Past

August 29, 2013 - December 31, 2013

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166606
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA
Past

August 20, 2013 - October 17, 2024

TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 164153
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Past

September 29, 2011 - August 22, 2013

THE PLANNERS NETWORK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108355
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA
Past

March 27, 2000 - September 10, 2010

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA
Past

March 24, 2000 - August 16, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA
Past

May 26, 1994 - March 28, 2000

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 7, 1992 - June 28, 1994

CALIFORNIA ONE INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 27037
Past

February 16, 1990 - January 22, 1992

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 13, 1988 - February 28, 1990

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 16, 1987 - June 15, 1988

C. L. MCKINNEY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 2735
Past

December 26, 1986 - April 20, 1987

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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TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 166606 / SEC#: 801-77596

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2013 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/9/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 166606 / SEC#: 801-77596

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
28202 Cabot Rd Suite 300, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 365-5830
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TCFG IA PART IIA BROCHURE - JUNE 2024 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,344
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 575,111,609

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Company Information


TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166606

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