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David C. Kaplan

SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC
BOSTON, MA 02109-2820
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CRD#: 2307318
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Professional summary


David Charles Kaplan is a registered financial advisor currently at SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts and SHEPHERD KAPLAN KROCHUK, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
Name of Business: Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk LLC, Investment Related: Yes, Address: 125 Summer St - 22nd Floor - Boston MA 02110, Nature Of Business: Investment Advisor, Position: Managing Member, Start Date: 11/01/2017, Hours per month and during trading hours: 80, Duties: In charge of long-term strategy and operating areas of the firm. Name of Business: SKK CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC, Investment Related: No (Pending), Address: 125 Summer St - 22nd Floor - Boston MA 02110, Nature Of Business: Broker Dealer (Pending), Position: Managing Member, CCO, Start Date: 02/01/2019, Hours per month and during trading hours: 1, Duties: Overseeing (Pending) Broker Dealer application.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 5, 2007 - Present

SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLC

Office #1: 53 State Street 23rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109-2820
RIA
CRD#: 128244
BOSTON, MA
Current

December 22, 2017 - Present

SHEPHERD KAPLAN KROCHUK, LLC

Office #1: 53 State Street 23rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109-2820
RIA
CRD#: 127304
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 22, 2001 - December 31, 2004

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 20, 1998 - February 14, 2001

NTB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7425
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO
Past

April 14, 1998 - May 6, 1998

NTB FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7425
Past

December 15, 1997 - April 16, 1998

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 22, 1994 - April 17, 1995

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 1994 - April 17, 1995

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 15, 1993 - April 6, 1994

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA

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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SHEPHERD KAPLAN KROCHUK, LLC
GRT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | SHEPHERD KAPLAN KROCHUK, LLC

CRD#: 127304 / SEC#: 801-62286

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2003 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
Massachusetts
(11/5/2007)
IAR
Texas
(10/2/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/20/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SHEPHERD KAPLAN KROCHUK, LLC
GRT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | SHEPHERD KAPLAN KROCHUK, LLC

CRD#: 127304 / SEC#: 801-62286

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2003 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
53 State Street 23rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109-2820
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 896-1600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
40

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SHEPHERD KAPLAN KROCHUK, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,365
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,736,764,899

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Company Information


SHEPHERD KAPLAN KROCHUK, LLC

CRD#: 127304Boston, MA 02109-2820

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