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David Brad Kauffman

CFP®
CW ADVISORS
Columbia, MD
·CRD# 2188590·35 years registered

Professional Summary

David Brad Kauffman, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Columbia, Maryland. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2003

Years of Experience

35 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

CW ADVISORS, LLCCurrent·CRD# 310873
RIA
6345 Woodside Court, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21046
April 19, 2021 - Present

Past

PINNACLE ADVISORY GROUP, INC.Past·CRD# 107757
RIA
Columbia, MD
February 2, 2007 - May 17, 2021
FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLCPast·CRD# 285
RIA
Rockville, MD
June 2, 2003 - January 30, 2007
FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLCPast·CRD# 285
BD
Rockville, MD
June 2, 2003 - January 30, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.Past·CRD# 7556
RIA
Washington, DC
November 20, 2002 - June 10, 2003
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.Past·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
November 14, 2002 - June 10, 2003
CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORSPast·CRD# 118269
RIA
Washington, DC
January 2, 2000 - June 5, 2003
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 29604
BD
Los Angeles, CA
September 1, 2000 - November 1, 2002
BRIAN COHN, INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 15249
BD
December 9, 1991 - January 31, 1992

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Current Firm

CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/21/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Phone Number

(617) 428-7600

# of Employees

152

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (10/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

23,756

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$15,224,527,279

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/22/2026Cover PageReport
10/23/2025Cover PageReport
07/02/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1.) WAYPOINT CONSULTING GROUP, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, COLUMBIA MD, PARTNER, 0 HOURS PER MONTH

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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".
CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/21/2020 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.
IAR
Maryland
(4/19/2021)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1992About the Series 63 exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Dec 2002About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 22 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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