David F. Scheidel

SIERRA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RAMSEY, NJ 07446

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CRD#: 2925141

Professional summary

David Francis Scheidel is a registered financial advisor currently at SIERRA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Ramsey, New Jersey and SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in River Vale, New Jersey.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 2, 2026 - Present

SIERRA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 145 N. Franklin Turnpike Suite 303, Ramsey, NJ 07446

RIA

CRD#: 141044

RAMSEY, NJ

Current

February 6, 2026 - Present

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 119193

River Vale, NJ

Past

July 24, 2006 - December 31, 2025

SIERRA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 141044

RAMSEY, NJ

Past

November 12, 2003 - December 31, 2006

MERIDIAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 122432

HACKENSACK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SMF FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119193 / SEC#: 801-68788

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

New Jersey
(2/2/2026)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/20/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SMF FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119193 / SEC#: 801-68788

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2008 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

389 Interpace Parkway Suite 3, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Mailing Address

Phone number

(973) 859-2199

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,685
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,440,851,802

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/11/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
02/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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David F. Scheidel

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SIERRA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

SIERRA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

MERIDIAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 7

Date: 10/20/1997

Current Firm

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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