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David G. Olson

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Cleveland, OH 44122
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CRD#: 2242624
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Professional summary


David George Olson, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Cleveland, Ohio.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 4 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.
INTERNATIONAL BURN FOUNDATION POSITION: BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, TREASURER NATURE: PRIVATE FOUNDATION INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2005 ADDRESS: 6915 EBENEEZER CHURCH RD, HILLSBOROUGH NC 27278 DESCRIPTION: SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE OVERSEEING FOUDNATION ASSETS. THE INTERNATIONAL BURN FOUNDATION AWARDS THE $100,000 TVB BURN PRIZE TO A PHYSICIAN EVERY 4 YEARS FOR THIER WORK IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF BURN TREATMENT. MY ROLE IS TO SERVE ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OVERSEEING THE BUDGET AND INVESTMENT OF $750,000 OF PORTFOLIO ASSETS. I HAVE NO DIRECT TRADING AUTHORITUY AND RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION AMERICAN PUNCH COMPANY POSITION: Owner 28% NATURE: Manufacturing of punches and ies INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 05/01/1990 ADDRESS: 1655 Century Corners Pkwy., Euclid OH 44132 DESCRIPTION: Part owner of family owned manufacturing business. I am on the Board of Directors and serve in the capacity of financial oversight and reporting FIRTH HOLDINGSCO. POSITION: 25% owner NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/01/1997 ADDRESS: 1655 Century Corners Pkwy, Euclid OH 44132 DESCRIPTION: Family owned LLC which owns real estate. Currently, Firth owns two manaufacturing buildings (one is the factory for American Punch). I currenly provide financial oversight and reporting. LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITY SALES POSITION: I am licensed life inusrance and fixed annuities agent. NATURE: Life insurance and fixed annuity sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 07/01/1992 ADDRESS: 25825 Science Park, #110, Beachwood OH 44122, United States DESCRIPTION: Life iunsurnace and fixed annuity sales to clients FOREST HILL CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND POSITION: Chairman of the Endowment Committee and Endowment Investment Committee. NATURE: Presbyterian Church INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/1990 ADDRESS: 3031 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Hts. OH 44118, United States DESCRIPTION: The Endowment Committee manages and investments of bequests recieved by the Church., Total assets are about $1.7 million and there is a 4% spending rule which is managed by the fund. I do not have access to the fund assets or trading authority. BEACON FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC POSITION: Provide financial planning and investment advisory services NATURE: Registered Investment Advisor INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 05/01/2015 ADDRESS: 25825Science Park, Suite 110, Beachwood OH 44122, United States DESCRIPTION: Investment Advisory represntative of RIA

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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®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

August 29, 2022 - Present

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 22901 Millcreek Blvd. Suite 225, Cleveland, OH 44122
RIA
CRD#: 298904
Cleveland, OH
Past

August 23, 2022 - August 26, 2022

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 298904
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

May 11, 2015 - October 20, 2022

BEACON FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174334
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 6, 2012 - August 9, 2022

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
Cleveland, OH
Past

June 1, 2012 - August 9, 2022

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Cleveland, OH
Past

April 26, 2010 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5478
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 23, 2010 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 3, 2007 - May 21, 2010

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20580
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

January 3, 2007 - May 21, 2010

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

May 12, 1999 - January 4, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 15, 1992 - May 8, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 15, 1992 - January 4, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FSM WEALTH | JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOURNEY WEALTH | JOURNEY | FSM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 298904 / SEC#: 801-114180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2018 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(8/29/2022)
IAR
Texas
(9/9/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/8/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


JW
JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FSM WEALTH | JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOURNEY WEALTH | JOURNEY | FSM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 298904 / SEC#: 801-114180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
22901 Millcreek Blvd. Suite 225, Cleveland, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 468-1333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 03 FSM JOURNEY ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts545
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 940,749,181

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/18/2025
Cover Page
10/03/2024
09/21/2023
10/24/2022

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Company Information


JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 298904Cleveland, OH 44122

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