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David John Fernandez

David John Fernandez

CFP®
WEALTH ENGINEERING
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
·CRD# 2718232·30 years experience

Professional Summary

David John Fernandez, CFP®, who also goes by Fernandez, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$500K–$1M

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

High Net Worth Individuals & Families

Services Offered

  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

Other Aliases

Fernandez

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2000

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC·CRD# 128549
RIA
7373 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
November 18, 2003 - Present
VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.·CRD# 106715
RIA
Scottsdale, AZ
November 8, 1999 - September 24, 2003
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION·CRD# 7452
BD
Malvern, PA
May 14, 1996 - September 24, 2003

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Current Firm

WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC
WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC

WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC

CRD#: 128549 / SEC#: 801-118948
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (7/6/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (7/6/2020 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

7373 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Phone Number

(480) 296-2042

# of Employees

1

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTH ENGINEERING ADV PART 2A & 2B ANNUAL AMENDMENT V.02.24.26 (2/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

219

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$170,961,151

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Other business activities

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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".
WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC
WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC

WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC

CRD#: 128549 / SEC#: 801-118948
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/18/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (7/6/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (7/6/2020 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Arizona
(11/18/2003)
IAR
Texas
(11/12/2013)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by David

  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

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