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David W. Trende

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE
Hinckley, OH
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CRD#: 2725055
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Professional summary


David William Trende is a registered financial advisor currently at THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. located in Hinckley, Ohio.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
-1- Name: Wealth Design Partners LLC Position: Independent Contractor Nature: fixed insurance consulting Investment Related: No Hours: 10 Securities Trading Hours: 10Start Date: 01/01/2008 Address: 255 Wakefield Run Blvd, Hinckley OH 44233, United States Description: sale of fixed investment products , life and DI -2- Name: AEG LLC Position: PartnerNature: FMO/IMO For fixed Insurance Products and Advanced Business Sucession Planning?Investment Related: NoHours: 10Securities Trading Hours: 10Start Date: 07/20/2020 Address: NA, Dallas TX 75201, United States Description: Fixed Insurance sales and Business consulting -3- Name: Morgan Prescott & Associates Position: Owner/Sole ProprietorNature: Consulting and real estate investingInvestment Related: NoHours: 1Securities Trading Hours: 1Start Date: 10/01/2009 Address: 255 Wakefield run blvd, hinckley OH 44233, United States Description: business consulting and passive real-estate investing

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 26, 2022 - Present

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 126514
Hinckley, OH
Current

October 26, 2022 - Present

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 126514
Hinckley, OH
Past

April 9, 2013 - October 27, 2022

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

August 14, 2008 - June 16, 2011

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

February 29, 2008 - October 27, 2022

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
Hinckley, OH
Past

January 11, 2008 - March 10, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
NORTH ROYALTON, OH
Past

July 18, 2007 - March 10, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
NORTH ROYALTON, OH
Past

October 24, 2001 - July 18, 2007

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38697
NORTH ROYALTON, OH
Past

July 6, 1998 - August 3, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
TS
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS

CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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
Alabama
(10/26/2022)
RR
Arizona
(10/26/2022)
RR
California
(10/26/2022)
RR
Florida
(10/27/2022)
RR
Indiana
(10/26/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(10/26/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(10/26/2022)
RR
Michigan
(12/12/2024)
RR
Nevada
(10/26/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(10/26/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(10/27/2022)
RR
Ohio
(10/26/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(10/26/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/26/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(10/26/2022)
RR
Texas
(10/26/2022)
RR
Virginia
(10/26/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/30/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TS
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS

CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Mailing Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone number
(678) 954-4000
Established
Georgia since 02/13/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
63

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 THE STRATEGIC CHOICE PROGRAM WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SFA HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
COPELAND, JOSEPH KILLINGSWORTHVICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY6847982
GOLDSMITH, ARTHUR BERTRAMSVP706059
HARRELL, VERONICA RAYASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT5898449
JONES, DEADERICK KVICE PRESIDENT, CCO3029947
SCHROLL, DAVIDVICE-PRESIDENT SUPERVISION5055067
SLOVIN, CLIVEDIRECTOR1101301
SULLIVAN, JULIE ANNPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1112088
TATUM, ANNA ELISECFO7273094

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 470,940,835

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Red Flags


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Company Information


THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

CRD#: 126514Hinckley, OH

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