David B. Kauffman

CW ADVISORS

Columbia, MD 21046

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CRD#: 2188590

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

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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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2003

Experience

Current

April 19, 2021 - Present

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6345 Woodside Court, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21046

RIA

CRD#: 310873

Columbia, MD

Past

February 2, 2007 - May 17, 2021

PINNACLE ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 107757

COLUMBIA, MD

Past

June 2, 2003 - January 30, 2007

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 285

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

June 2, 2003 - January 30, 2007

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

CRD#: 285

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

November 20, 2002 - June 10, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7556

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

November 14, 2002 - June 10, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

September 1, 2000 - November 1, 2002

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CRD#: 29604

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

January 2, 2000 - June 5, 2003

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 118269

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

December 9, 1991 - January 31, 1992

BRIAN COHN, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 15249

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Maryland
(4/19/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/27/2001

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/10/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 12/12/2002

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/30/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 12/6/1991

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Current Firm

CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 428-7600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

110

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/9/2025)

CW ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	12,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,301,984,860

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/02/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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David B. Kauffman

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Brad Kauffman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PINNACLE ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS

BRIAN COHN, INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CW ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/27/2001

Series 63

Date: 1/10/1992

Series 31

Date: 12/12/2002

Series 7

Date: 8/30/2000

Series 22

Date: 12/6/1991

Current Firm

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CW ADVISORS, LLC

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