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David John Fernandez

David J. Fernandez

WEALTH ENGINEERING
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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CRD#: 2718232
David John Fernandez

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.

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What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
College/Education Planning
Estate & Generational Planning...
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
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Retirement Planning & Distribu...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Fernandez

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2000

Experience


Current

November 18, 2003 - Present

WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC

Office #1: 7373 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
RIA
CRD#: 128549
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

November 8, 1999 - September 24, 2003

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 14, 1996 - September 24, 2003

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

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 - (6/18/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2020 Terminated)

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

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/3/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC
WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC
WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC

CRD#: 128549 / SEC#: 801-118948

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7373 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 296-2042
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEALTH ENGINEERING ADV PART 2A & 2B AMENDMENT V.09.18.25 (9/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts218
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 149,494,689

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Company Information


WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC

WEALTH ENGINEERING, LLC

CRD#: 128549Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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