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Scott M. Freund
FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH
Bethesda, MD 20814
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CRD#: 2565524
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Professional summary
Scott Matthew Freund, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.
Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Scott has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
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.
THE NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: LOWER ST CLAIR LLC
WHETHER THE BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES, BUT NO INVESTMENT ADVICE IS PROVIDED.
THE ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: 5821 PLAINVIEW ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20817
THE NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: CONSULTING, PERSONAL INVESTMENTS, PUBLISHING
YOUR POSITION, TITLE OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OTHER BUSINESS: EMPLOYEE
THE START DATE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP: 2000
THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH YOU DEVOTE TO THE OTHER BUSINESS: LESS THAN 10
THE NUMBER OF HOURS YOU DEVOTE TO THE OTHER BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 10/MONTH
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS: ADMINISTRATIVE/CONSULTING WORK
1. FARMTOGETHER US FARMLAND FUND LP - INVESTMENT RELATED: YES - ADDRESS: 5113 WILLET BRIDGE RD, BETHESDA, MD 20816 - NATURE: US FARMLAND FUND - POSITION: CONSULTANT AND PART OWNER- START DATE: 07/17/2020 - NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 10 OR FEWER - SECURITIES TRADING HOURS/MONTH: LESS THAN 5 - DESCRIPTION: CONSULTING AND ADVISING THE FUND ON HOW TO SETUP ITS OPERATIONS, COORDINATE LEGAL, RAISE FUNDING, AND RUN THE FUND ONCE SET UP.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 25, 2010 - Present
FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC
Office #1: 7910 Woodmont Ave Suite 1120, Bethesda, MD 20814RIA
CRD#: 144136
Bethesda, MD
Past
May 2, 2012 - February 5, 2015
GLOBAL ARENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 135835
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 21, 2008 - April 23, 2010
GCC FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 146774
MCLEAN, VA
Past
August 15, 2007 - July 14, 2008
FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 144136
BETHESDA, MD
Past
March 21, 2006 - September 12, 2007
PIEDMONT INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 125465
ASHBURN, VA
Past
July 5, 2005 - July 9, 2007
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 1763
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
July 5, 2005 - July 9, 2007
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 1763
WASHINGTON, DC
Past
March 14, 2003 - July 7, 2005
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16361
CHEVY CHASE, MD
Past
March 14, 2003 - July 7, 2005
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 24, 1999 - March 19, 2003
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7556
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
June 16, 1999 - March 19, 2003
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past
February 15, 1996 - July 14, 1999
FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
June 27, 1995 - January 23, 1996
BILTMORE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 25023
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
December 19, 1994 - June 28, 1995
STRATTON OAKMONT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18692
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC
FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC
CRD#: 144136 / SEC#: 801-80228
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2014 Approved)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2014 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2011 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2014 Terminated)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(3/25/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC
FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC
CRD#: 144136 / SEC#: 801-80228
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2014 Approved)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2014 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2011 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2014 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
7910 Woodmont Ave Suite 1120, Bethesda, MD 20814
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 684-1765
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5
SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 118 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 580,927,330 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | ||
| 01/04/2024 | ||
| 09/29/2022 |
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