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David L. Spiegel

GCI FINANCIAL GROUP
Mahwah, NJ
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CRD#: 2305256
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Professional summary


David Leo Spiegel, CFP®, who also goes by David L Spiegel, is a registered financial advisor currently at GCI FINANCIAL GROUP located in Mahwah, New Jersey.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David L Spiegel

Other business activities


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

July 16, 2025 - Present

GCI FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 124193
Mahwah, NJ
Past

September 14, 2020 - July 1, 2025

LANTERN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147420
Mahwah, NJ
Past

July 30, 2002 - October 19, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
MELVILLE, NY
Past

December 21, 1992 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 21, 1992 - October 19, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
MELVILLE, 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".
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GCI FINANCIAL GROUP
GCI FINANCIAL GROUP | GCI WEALTH ADVISORS | GCI INSURANCE SERVICES | GCI GROUP BENEFITS | GCI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 124193 / SEC#: 801-131018

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2024 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2024 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2024 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2020 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2024 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2024 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2016 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2018 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2014 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
New Jersey
(7/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/28/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GCI FINANCIAL GROUP
GCI FINANCIAL GROUP | GCI WEALTH ADVISORS | GCI INSURANCE SERVICES | GCI GROUP BENEFITS | GCI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 124193 / SEC#: 801-131018

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2024 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2024 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2024 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2020 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2024 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2024 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2024 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2016 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2018 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
5 Cold Hill Road South Suite 23, Mendham, NJ 07945
Mailing Address
5 Cold Hill Road South Suite 23, Mendham, NJ 07945
Phone number
(973) 543-2133
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GCI - ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts420
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 105,103,169

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Company Information


GCI FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 124193Mahwah, NJ

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