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David A. Bell

PFS INVESTMENTS
WARR ACRES, OK 73122
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CRD#: 1828087
DB

Professional summary

David A Bell, who also goes by Buddy Bell, David Austin Bell, is a registered financial professional currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Warr Acres, Oklahoma.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. David has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Buddy Bell | David Austin Bell

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 26, 2026 - Present

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Office #1: 3826 N Macarthur Blvd Suite A, Warr Acres, OK 73122
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
WARR ACRES, OK
Past

January 14, 2016 - February 28, 2021

WHITAKER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 121465
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

July 23, 2015 - December 21, 2015

DINOSAUR FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C

BD
CRD#: 104446
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 2, 2014 - June 16, 2015

SEIDEL & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 42821
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 16, 2014 - August 18, 2014

THE VERTICAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 104353
RED BANK, NJ
Past

June 11, 2013 - January 22, 2014

TULLETT PREBON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28196
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 5, 2008 - May 7, 2013

STANDARD CREDIT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 42813
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 1, 2000 - December 9, 2008

NEWEDGE USA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36118
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 1998 - August 1, 2000

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 1993 - July 1, 1998

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 16, 1991 - August 4, 1992

FUNDAMENTAL BROKERS

BD
CRD#: 28197
Past

May 10, 1989 - March 27, 1991

TULLETT LIBERTY BROKERAGE INC.

BD
CRD#: 19717
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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".
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/6/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/23/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/25/1990
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

PRIMERICA ADVISORS LIFETIME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (4/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
COLEY, DASIA DEBORAHVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6760291
JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6037365
LESUTIS, MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL4751250
MILLER, DEBORAH LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3036949
NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4589878
REGARD, PAUL ETIENNEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2448671
RIVET, LORI ALLISONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4496273
SUKIN, KAREN LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL6292138
WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVENDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4131816
WELLS, MICHAEL KURTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER5999501
WOODRING, DANIEL AARONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4028705

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts70,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,156,017,804

Disclosures

Regulatory Event22
Arbitration2
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/14/2026
Cover Page
Report
01/26/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111Warr Acres, OK 73122

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