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David L. Kaplan

CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ST. PETERS, MO 63376
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CRD#: 2756441
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Professional summary


David Lee Kaplan is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in St. Peters, Missouri and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in St. Peters, Missouri.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 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. 9/5/2014: Cornerstone Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 10/01/2011 - 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 2. 3/23/2016: Cornerstone Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 10/01/2011- 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 3. 3/17/2020 - Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Started 10/01/2011 - 120 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2011. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 5/21/2020 - Dave Kaplan Financial - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Other-YouTube Channel - Started 05/18/2020 - 8 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 5. 2/14/2023 - Cornerstone Wealth Portfolios - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date - 2/1/2023 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading 6. 05/29/2024 - St. Charles, MO School District - Instructor - Outside/W-2 Employment - Not Investment Related - 2400 Zumbehl Rd., St Charles, MO 63301 - Start Date 09/24/2024 - 6 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 29, 2012 - Present

CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 7417 Mexico Road Suite 104, St. Peters, MO 63376
RIA
CRD#: 164666
ST. PETERS, MO
Current

August 17, 2009 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 7417 Mexico Road, Ste 104, St. Peters, MO 63376
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
St. Peters, MO
Past

April 28, 2014 - January 25, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DES PERES, MO
Past

August 17, 2009 - March 27, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DES PERES, MO
Past

February 11, 1999 - August 18, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ST CHARLES, MO
Past

July 31, 1996 - August 18, 2009

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST CHARLES, MO

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".
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CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ANDERSON INVESTMENTS, LLC | WEST FINANCIAL SERVICES | VINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRIADA ADVISORS | THOROUGHBRED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | STONE 8 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | STEAMBOAT FINANCIAL GROUP | STAUROS FINANCIAL, LLC | SCARBOROUGH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | RP ZEIGLER INVESTMENT SERVICES | REISS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | RAUDENBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | RAUDENBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES | RAINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHIPPS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MINDFUL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MILESTONE INVESTMENT COUNSEL | LIFETIME PLANNING, INC. | LEGENDS FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC | LEGENDS FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC | JACHURA FINANCIAL | INSIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GLASSCOCK FINANCIAL | GIELLA FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | GENFINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GATEWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | FOCUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FISHER FINANCIAL, LLC | FAITHVEST | ERIK THOMPSON FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | ERIK THOMPSON FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ENDEAVOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DIXON INCORPORATED | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ROSCOE | CARLISLE MOTT FINANCIAL | BELL & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 164666 / SEC#: 801-76973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2012 Approved)

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
(4/22/2014)
RR
Alaska
(4/17/2017)
RR
Arizona
(4/22/2014)
RR
Arkansas
(4/22/2014)
RR
California
(4/22/2014)
RR
Colorado
(4/22/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(4/22/2014)
RR
Delaware
(4/22/2014)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/19/2015)
RR
Florida
(4/22/2014)
RR
Georgia
(4/22/2014)
RR
Hawaii
(11/19/2015)
RR
Idaho
(4/22/2014)
RR
Illinois
(8/17/2009)
RR
Indiana
(4/22/2014)
RR
Iowa
(4/22/2014)
RR
Kansas
(10/26/2009)
RR
Kentucky
(4/22/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(4/22/2014)
RR
Maryland
(4/22/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/22/2014)
RR
Michigan
(4/22/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(4/22/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(4/22/2014)
RR
Missouri
(8/17/2009)
IAR
Missouri
(8/29/2012)
RR
Montana
(4/22/2014)
RR
Nebraska
(6/25/2014)
RR
Nevada
(4/22/2014)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/22/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(4/22/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(4/22/2014)
RR
New York
(4/22/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(4/22/2014)
RR
North Dakota
(4/22/2014)
RR
Ohio
(4/22/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/7/2013)
RR
Oregon
(4/22/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/22/2014)
RR
Puerto Rico
(3/6/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/9/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(1/10/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(4/22/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(4/22/2014)
RR
Texas
(4/22/2014)
RR
Utah
(11/19/2015)
RR
Vermont
(3/1/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands
(9/8/2016)
RR
Virginia
(4/22/2014)
RR
Washington
(4/22/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(4/22/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/25/2013)
RR
Wyoming
(11/19/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/28/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/20/2012
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CW
CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ANDERSON INVESTMENTS, LLC | WEST FINANCIAL SERVICES | VINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRIADA ADVISORS | THOROUGHBRED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | STONE 8 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | STEAMBOAT FINANCIAL GROUP | STAUROS FINANCIAL, LLC | SCARBOROUGH FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | RP ZEIGLER INVESTMENT SERVICES | REISS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | RAUDENBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | RAUDENBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES | RAINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHIPPS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MINDFUL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MILESTONE INVESTMENT COUNSEL | LIFETIME PLANNING, INC. | LEGENDS FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, LLC | LEGENDS FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC | JACHURA FINANCIAL | INSIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GLASSCOCK FINANCIAL | GIELLA FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | GENFINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GATEWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | FOCUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FISHER FINANCIAL, LLC | FAITHVEST | ERIK THOMPSON FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | ERIK THOMPSON FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ENDEAVOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DIXON INCORPORATED | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ROSCOE | CARLISLE MOTT FINANCIAL | BELL & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 164666 / SEC#: 801-76973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7417 Mexico Road Suite 104, St. Peters, MO 63376
Mailing Address
Phone number
(636) 397-6200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
139

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 MANAGED ASSET PROGRAM (4/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts18,813
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,082,513,557

Red Flags


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Company Information


CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 164666St. Peters, MO 63376

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