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David M. Scaffe

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CRD#: 2643002
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Professional summary


David Michael Scaffe was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

David is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1995. Prior to being barred, David had worked at 4 firms, which includes ANDREW GARRETT INC., PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP LLC, A. G. EDWARDS & SONS INC., MORGAN STANLEY DW INC..

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David Michael Scaffer

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 18, 2007 - June 10, 2008

ANDREW GARRETT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29931
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past

September 17, 2002 - June 10, 2008

ANDREW GARRETT INC.

BD
CRD#: 29931
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past

October 6, 2000 - September 27, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 1998 - October 9, 2000

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 19, 1995 - January 9, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ANDREW GARRETT INC.
ANDREW GARRET, INC | MIDWEST DISCOUNT BROKERS INC. | MIDWEST DISCOUNT BROKERS | ANDREW GARRETT, INC. | ANDREW GARRETT INC.

CRD#: 29931 / SEC#: 801-71581, 8-44659

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2010 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2011 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2019 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/6/1995
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ANDREW GARRETT INC.
ANDREW GARRET, INC | MIDWEST DISCOUNT BROKERS INC. | MIDWEST DISCOUNT BROKERS | ANDREW GARRETT, INC. | ANDREW GARRETT INC.

CRD#: 29931 / SEC#: 801-71581, 8-44659

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2010 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2011 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2019 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/28/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
230 Park Ave 3rd Floor West, New York, NY 10169
Mailing Address
230 Park Ave 3rd Floor West, New York, NY 10169
Phone number
(212) 682-8833
Established
Delaware since 04/19/2006
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ANDREW GARRETT HOLDING CORPOWNER
ESTATE OF JESSE UPCHURCHSHARE HOLDER
PLAINS CAPITAL BANKEXECUTOR OF ESTATE
CANNIZZARO-FONG, JANNELLE LYNNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP4249300
MAURER, MARK HENRYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
MAURER, MARK HENRYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1496683
MITCHELL, JAMES ROBERT JRCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER1374268
SYCOFF, ANDREW GARRETTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR2119089

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,402
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 663,049,158

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15

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Company Information


ANDREW GARRETT INC.

CRD#: 29931

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