David W. Gotwals

IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Silverdale, PA 18962

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CRD#: 3128231

Professional summary

David William Gotwals, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Silverdale, Pennsylvania.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. David has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) IVC WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. 163 E MAIN STREET, SILVERDALE, PA 18962. INSURANCE SERVICES, SALES. 2 HOURS/MO; 2 DURING TRADING HOURS. 2) IVC WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. 163 E MAIN STREET, SILVERDALE, PA 8962. BUSINESS & PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND COMPANY SPONSORED RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORY & CONSULTING SERVICES. PARTNER/INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANT. 170 HOURS/MO; 140 DURING TRADING HOURS. 3) Clear Employer Services, 900 ROUTE 9 NORTH, 3RD FLOOR, WOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION PROVIDING HR SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESS. FINANCIAL ADVISOR & RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISOR/CONSULTANT. 170 HOURS/MO; 140 DURING TRADING HOURS. 4) IVC III LLC; Investment Related; Partner;163 East Main St. PO Box 539 Silverdale PA 18962; Start date: 2024-07-12; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0. 5) IVC Properties LLC; Investment Related; Partner; 163 East Main St. PO Box 539 Silverdale PA 18962; Real Estate investment; Start date: 2020-10- 01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 1; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 1.

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Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

April 25, 2019 - Present

IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 163 E. Main Street, Silverdale, PA 18962

RIA

CRD#: 301127

Silverdale, PA

Past

January 31, 2020 - June 30, 2025

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222

SILVERDALE, PA

Past

August 5, 2019 - August 19, 2019

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Silverdale, PA

Past

April 18, 2016 - August 5, 2019

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 283330

SILVERDALE, PA

Past

October 3, 2014 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 42046

SILVERDALE, PA

Past

October 3, 2014 - February 4, 2020

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046

SILVERDALE, PA

Past

June 6, 2011 - October 3, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA

CRD#: 31012

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Past

January 3, 2011 - October 3, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

CRD#: 31012

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Past

November 30, 2010 - January 25, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Past

June 2, 2008 - November 30, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 103717

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Past

May 28, 2007 - September 2, 2014

NATIONAL PENN CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 112477

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Past

March 29, 2007 - May 30, 2008

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

DOYLESTOWN, PA

Past

September 25, 2006 - April 3, 2007

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

NEWTOWN, PA

Past

November 24, 2003 - September 16, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Past

July 1, 2002 - September 20, 2002

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

June 4, 2001 - June 25, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 26, 2000 - May 11, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

September 30, 1998 - August 29, 1999

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 301127 / SEC#: 801-114980

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2019 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

Pennsylvania
(4/25/2019)

IAR

Texas
(12/10/2019)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/23/2006

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/9/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/1/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/29/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 2/13/2007

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 1/3/2007

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 301127 / SEC#: 801-114980

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2019 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

163 E. Main Street, Silverdale, PA 18962

Mailing Address

Phone number

(215) 392-6631

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC (8/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,233
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 405,220,178

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David W. Gotwals

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David William Gotwals's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

NATIONAL PENN CAPITAL ADVISORS

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/23/2006

Series 63

Date: 3/9/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/1/2000

Series 6

Date: 9/29/1998

Series 10

Date: 2/13/2007

Series 9

Date: 1/3/2007

Current Firm

IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

IVC WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

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