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David M. Germano

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ROCHESTER, NY 14604
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CRD#: 4100592
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Professional summary


David Matthew Germano, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Rochester, New York and MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Rochester, New York.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. Modern Wealth Management, LLC., Start Date: 02/29/2024, 1 Bausch and Lomb Place, Ste. 900, Rochester, NY 14604, LLC, Wealth Management, Managing Director, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Investment Related, 120 Hours per month, 5 Hours per day during trading hours. 2. Independent Insurance Agent, Start Date: 10/1999, 1 Bausch and Lomb Place, Ste. 900, Rochester, NY 14604, LLC, Independent Insurance Agent, Insurance Agent, Selling Variable and Fixed Insurance products (life insurance, disability insurance, long term care), Investment Related, 20 Hours per month, 1 Hour per day during trading hours. 3. Rochester Regional Health System, Start Date: 06/2016, 330 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, Corporation, Health Care, Board of Director - Foundation, Board Member, Not Investment Related, 1 Hour per month, 0 Hours per day during trading hours. 4. Fixed Life Insurance Agent - Financial Independence Group, Start Date: 10/21/2025, 19520 W Catawba Ave., Ste. 200, Cornelius, NC 28021, LLC, Insurance Agency for Fixed Business, Fixed Business Only, Not Investment Related, 2 Hours per month, 1 Hour per day during trading hours.

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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: 2008

Experience


Current

March 1, 2024 - Present

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: One Bausch & Lomb Place Suite 900, Rochester, NY 14604
RIA
CRD#: 324624
ROCHESTER, NY
Current

February 29, 2024 - Present

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: One Bausch And Lomb Place Ste. 900, Rochester, NY 14604
BD
CRD#: 13092
Rochester, NY
Past

September 18, 2018 - March 13, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

September 18, 2018 - March 13, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

March 9, 2011 - September 19, 2018

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

March 1, 2011 - September 19, 2018

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

January 26, 2006 - March 4, 2011

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

June 1, 2005 - March 4, 2011

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

January 17, 2000 - June 1, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
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".
MW
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2023 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.
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
California
(2/29/2024)
RR
Colorado
(2/29/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/29/2024)
RR
Florida
(2/29/2024)
RR
Georgia
(2/29/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/29/2024)
RR
Indiana
(2/29/2024)
RR
Maine
(2/29/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/29/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(2/29/2024)
RR
Missouri
(2/29/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/29/2024)
RR
New York
(2/29/2024)
IAR
New York
(3/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/29/2024)
RR
Ohio
(2/29/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/29/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/29/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/29/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(2/29/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/7/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MW
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL | PETSO FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
13550 W 95th St., Lenexa, KS 66227
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 393-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARCH 2025 ADV 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts18,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,148,915,787

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Company Information


MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 324624Rochester, NY 14604

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