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David W. Connors

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES
ALBANY, NY 12207
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CRD#: 4023878
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Professional summary


David Walsh Connors JR., who also goes by David Walsh Connors Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Albany, New York and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. David has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Walsh Connors Jr

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) PKS Advisory-Investment related-80 State Street, Albany NY 12207-RIA-Advisor-6/2018-160 hrs/mth-100% during tradings hrs-Financial Advisor. (2) Fixed Insurance- Not investment related-80 State Street, Albany NY 12207-Insurance-Insurance Agent-6/2018-10 hrs/mth-100% during trading hrs-Sell fixed insurance. (3) PRIDE CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION; ADDRESS: 322 HUDSON AVE, ALBANY, NY 12210; BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: NON-PROFIT; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE: 02/01/2017; CAPACITY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FINANCE COMMITTEE; DUTIES: ADVISORY ROLE; HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK: 30 MIN; HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER WEEK: NONE

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 4, 2018 - Present

PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
RIA
CRD#: 125648
ALBANY, NY
Current

June 1, 2018 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

April 11, 2012 - June 12, 2018

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
ALBANY, NY
Past

February 21, 2012 - June 12, 2018

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
ALBANY, NY
Past

January 19, 2012 - February 14, 2012

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47351
JOPLIN, MO
Past

November 11, 2008 - October 20, 2011

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

May 14, 2007 - November 12, 2008

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 20, 2006 - March 22, 2007

AMUNDI PIONEER INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 138756
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 25, 2004 - April 20, 2006

AMUNDI ASSET MANAGEMENT US, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107719
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 14, 2004 - March 22, 2007

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 13, 2003 - May 12, 2004

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 22, 2003 - May 14, 2004

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 9, 2001 - April 14, 2004

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 7, 1999 - April 30, 2001

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Terminated)

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
District of Columbia
(8/12/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/4/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/1/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/1/2018)
RR
New Jersey
(6/1/2018)
RR
New York
(6/1/2018)
IAR
New York
(4/8/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(1/7/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/1/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(10/3/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/4/2021)
RR
Vermont
(1/2/2019)
RR
Washington
(10/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/10/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
49 FINANCIAL | WOODLANDS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | WOEHLER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTHPATH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | THE O'HAGAN GROUP | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP | ROYAL HARBOR PARTNERS | ROY MATLOCK JR. ADVISORY | REID FINANCIAL | PREMIER WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | PORTUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATALE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MELECO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACALUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KAYE RIGGS & ASSOCIATES | J. STEAKLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATED ASSET | HERITAGE FINANCIAL GROUP | GROWE CAPITAL ADVISORS | FOREVER YOUNG WEALTH | FINDLEY ADVISORS | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FBG ADVISORY | DAVIS BRINKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAE CAPITAL STRATEGIES | CONCENTRIC ADVISORS | CAPITAL SARATOGA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEGIANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALBANY ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 125648 / SEC#: 801-62147

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/20/2003 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 426-5791
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,419
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 905,367,391

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Company Information


PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 125648Albany, NY 12207

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