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Jeffrey Thomas Puglia

Jeffrey Thomas Puglia

AIF®, CFP®
BDFS CAPITAL
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE
·CRD# 2926402·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Jeffrey Thomas Puglia, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BDFS CAPITAL LLC located in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Jeffrey has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2010

Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BDFS CAPITAL LLC·CRD# 287680
RIA
19409 Plantation Rd Bldg. 2 Unit 1, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
July 24, 2017 - Present
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.·CRD# 104100
BD
Milford, DE
July 17, 2017 - December 31, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Milford, DE
October 17, 2008 - July 25, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Milford, DE
October 17, 2008 - July 25, 2017
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
RIA
Rehoboth, DE
September 28, 2005 - October 21, 2008
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 129052
BD
Rehoboth, DE
September 28, 2005 - October 21, 2008
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
RIA
Lewes, DE
March 9, 2001 - October 4, 2005
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
January 29, 2001 - October 4, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
June 3, 1998 - February 15, 2001
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
August 20, 1997 - January 12, 1999

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Current Firm

BC
BDFS CAPITAL LLC

BDFS CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 287680 / SEC#: 801-120724
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/5/2021 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Delaware (5/27/2022 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (5/25/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (5/20/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/3/2023 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

19409 Plantation Rd Bldg. 2 Unit 1, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Phone Number

(302) 265-2236

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 9 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV WRAP BROCHURE - BDFS CAPITAL LLC (1/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,743

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$411,329,570

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) 03/16/2010 - DBA ONLY, BLACK DIAMOND FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. 2) 10/16/2012: RLQ PROPERTIES LLC/ REAL ESTATE RENTAL / TIME SPENT 1% /MILFORD, DE 3) 07/17/2017 - BDFS Capital LLC, RIA Time Spent 60%, Milford, DE 4) 12/20/2018 - BDFS Insurance Services LLC (Legal name of Buisness: Black Diamond Financial Solution) President, insurance company or agency, investment related: Yes, 223A S. Rehoboth Blvd.; Milford, DE 19963, Insurance Sales and oversight of Agency, Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 10;Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 10; 5) 06/11/2018 - Jiggy's Farms; President; investment related: No, Milford, DE, Produce all natural soil amendment and sales to farmers and gardeners; oversee operations; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 12; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0; 6) 04/02/2015 - Friends of Milford Museum; Treasurer; investment related: No, Milford, DE, Board of Directors for Museum; Prepare monthly Expense & Income report. Write checks for museum expenses & deposit income from donations & events. Prepare payroll for employees; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 3; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0; Jeffrey Thomas Puglia is a registered representative of LPL Financial and from time to time, will offer clients advice or products from those activities. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission or other compensation and involve a conflict of interest, as commissionable products conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser. BCL always acts in the best interest of the client, including with respect to the sale of commissionable products to advisory clients. Clients are in no way required to implement the plan through any representative of BCL in such individual's capacity as a registered representative.

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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".
BC
BDFS CAPITAL LLC

BDFS CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 287680 / SEC#: 801-120724
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/5/2021 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Delaware (5/27/2022 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Maryland (5/25/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (5/20/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/3/2023 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
Delaware
(7/24/2017)

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 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Dec 2017About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Apr 2003About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1997About the Series 7 exam

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