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David D. Vangorder

PFS INVESTMENTS
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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CRD#: 2143722
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Professional summary


David Dean Vangorder, who also goes by Dave Vangorder Jr, David Dean Vangorder Jr, David Dean Vangorder, is a registered financial professional currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Canandaigua, New York.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Vangorder Jr | David Dean Vangorder Jr | David Dean Vangorder

Other business activities


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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

January 21, 2022 - Present

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Office #1: 559 S Main St Ste 7, Canandaigua, NY 14424
RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Canandaigua, NY
Past

January 21, 2021 - December 31, 2021

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
CANANDAIGUA, NY
Past

October 8, 2019 - December 31, 2020

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
CANANDAIGUA, NY
Past

September 30, 2016 - September 24, 2019

ESL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139176
NEWARK, NY
Past

September 16, 2016 - September 27, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
NEWARK, NY
Past

November 19, 2015 - September 16, 2016

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
CANANDAIGUA, NY
Past

August 19, 1996 - December 6, 1996

FIRST SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39986
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 1, 1994 - September 6, 1996

FIRST ASSOCIATED SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20597
CHICO, CA
Past

January 29, 1993 - November 3, 1994

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 21, 1992 - October 26, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 21, 1992 - October 26, 1992

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 9, 1991 - June 26, 1992

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY

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.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
New York
(1/27/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/23/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
01/26/2024
Cover Page

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Company Information


PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111Canandaigua, NY 14424

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