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David S. Brooks

FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS
St. Louis, MO 63131
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CRD#: 1920936
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Professional summary


David Scott Brooks is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC located in St. Louis, Missouri.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 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.
FTA Insurance Services, LLC; Investment Related; Insurance Sales; Managing Member/Insurance Agent; St. Louis, MO; 01/2016 - Present; Greater than 50% of time spent on this activity.RIA Compliance Services, LLC; St Louis, MO; 03/2018 - Less than 5% of time spent on this activity.

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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

July 9, 1999 - Present

FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC

Office #1: 12412 Powerscourt Drive Suite 25, St. Louis, MO 63131
RIA
CRD#: 119169
St. Louis, MO
Past

June 25, 1998 - July 7, 2009

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
COLUMBIA, MO
Past

February 10, 1995 - October 15, 1997

CARDINAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36838
COLUMBIA, IL
Past

January 6, 1992 - January 24, 1995

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 12, 1991 - January 1, 1992

CUTTER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22449
BALLWIN, MO
Past

May 1, 1989 - June 14, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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".
F&
FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE MASTERS CHOICE, INC. | SCOUT FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT INCOME BLUEPRINTS | PROFESSIONAL GROUP | NEW DAY FINANCIAL | NEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NATIONAL RETIREMENT CONSULTING | MIA SULAK | LFG FINANCIAL | KNOXVILLE RETIREMENT PLANNERS | JDR BASTION FINANCIAL GROUP | FTA WEALTH ADVISORS | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, INC. | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS | CORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | BROOKS, DAVID SCOTT

CRD#: 119169 / SEC#: 801-114688

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2019 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2014 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2019 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)

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
Missouri
(7/9/1999)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/2/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


F&
FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC
ADVANCED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE MASTERS CHOICE, INC. | SCOUT FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT INCOME BLUEPRINTS | PROFESSIONAL GROUP | NEW DAY FINANCIAL | NEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NATIONAL RETIREMENT CONSULTING | MIA SULAK | LFG FINANCIAL | KNOXVILLE RETIREMENT PLANNERS | JDR BASTION FINANCIAL GROUP | FTA WEALTH ADVISORS | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, INC. | FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS | CORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | BROOKS, DAVID SCOTT

CRD#: 119169 / SEC#: 801-114688

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2019 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2014 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2019 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2019 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
12412 Powerscourt Drive Suite 25, St. Louis, MO 63131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 858-1122
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,347
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 443,026,713

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Company Information


FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC

CRD#: 119169St. Louis, MO 63131

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