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David J. Costigan

CW ADVISORS
Boston, MA 02210
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CRD#: 3097323
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Professional summary


David John Costigan, CFP®, who also goes by David J Costigan, is a registered financial advisor currently at CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. David has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David J Costigan

Other business activities


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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: 2003

Experience


Current

November 9, 2020 - Present

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
RIA
CRD#: 310873
Boston, MA
Past

September 22, 2020 - December 2, 2020

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149446
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 18, 2019 - March 26, 2020

SLATESTONE PRIVATE CLIENT

RIA
CRD#: 304249
Lynnfield, MA
Past

October 16, 2018 - September 22, 2020

SLATESTONE WEALTH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286669
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

September 11, 2017 - May 2, 2018

PENOBSCOT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105060
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 14, 2014 - June 2, 2017

SVB WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 172832
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 16, 2010 - November 26, 2014

BANYAN PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141398
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 18, 2009 - May 3, 2010

MAI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109807
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

May 12, 2006 - August 17, 2009

THE COLONY GROUP OF NAPLES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137218
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 17, 2006 - August 17, 2009

THE COLONY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111806
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 19, 2001 - May 7, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

September 21, 1998 - January 25, 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".
CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(11/9/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/22/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 428-7600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
110

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,301,984,860

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
07/02/2024
09/20/2023

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Company Information


CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873Boston, MA 02210

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