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David G. Sowerby

ANCORA PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
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CRD#: 2371457
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Professional summary

David Gerard Sowerby, who also goes by David G Sowerby, is a registered financial advisor currently at ANCORA PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and ANCORA ADVISORS LLC located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

David G Sowerby

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

February 24, 2026 - Present

ANCORA PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 40701 Woodward Ave Suite 103, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
RIA
CRD#: 124845
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Current

February 24, 2026 - Present

ANCORA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 40701 Woodward Ave Suite 103, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
RIA
CRD#: 124674
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Current

September 13, 2017 - Present

INVERNESS SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6060 Parkland Blvd Ste 200, Cleveland, OH 44124
BD
CRD#: 129914
Cleveland, OH
Past

January 29, 2010 - August 28, 2019

LOOMIS, SAYLES & COMPANY, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 105377
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

October 21, 2008 - July 31, 2017

LOOMIS SAYLES DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 41795
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

April 18, 2006 - November 19, 2008

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34754
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 21, 2000 - April 17, 2006

LOOMIS SAYLES DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 41795
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 20, 1996 - January 22, 1998

BEACON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10472
ANN ARBOR, MI

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".
AA
ANCORA ADVISORS LLC
ANCORA | NONE | ANCORA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 124674 / SEC#: 801-61770

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2003 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Michigan
(9/13/2017)
IAR
Michigan
(2/24/2026)
RR
Ohio
(9/13/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/14/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/21/2015
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/19/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AA
ANCORA ADVISORS LLC
ANCORA | NONE | ANCORA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 124674 / SEC#: 801-61770

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2003 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
6060 Parkland Boulevard Suite 200, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 825-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ANCORA ADVISORS LLC FORM ADV PART 2A DTD 12-31-2024 (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts313
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,478,947,496

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Company Information

ANCORA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 124674Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

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