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David B. Lafferty

WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
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CRD#: 1712748
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Professional summary


David Brian Lafferty, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1997

Experience


Current

May 3, 2001 - Present

WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC

Office #1: 30 S. 17h Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
RIA
CRD#: 105989
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 3, 1997 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 3, 1997 - April 10, 2001

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 21, 1989 - January 1, 1993

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 21, 1989 - January 1, 1993

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 22, 1988 - February 22, 1989

PHILADELPHIA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7149
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 9, 1987 - July 22, 1988

PHILADELPHIA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16743

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".
WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC
WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC
WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 105989 / SEC#: 801-29752

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/1987 Approved)

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
Pennsylvania
(5/3/2001)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/24/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC
WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC
WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 105989 / SEC#: 801-29752

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/1987 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-4196
Mailing Address
Phone number
(215) 979-1619
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - WESCOTT PRIMARY (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,329
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,725,004,015

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Company Information


WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC

WESCOTT FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 105989Philadelphia, PA 19103

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