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David Matthew Germano

CFP®
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ROCHESTER, NY
·CRD# 4100592·26 years experience

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.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2008

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 324624
RIA
One Bausch & Lomb Place Suite 900, Rochester, NY 14604
March 1, 2024 - Present
MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 13092
BD
One Bausch And Lomb Place Ste. 900, Rochester, NY 14604
February 29, 2024 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Rochester, NY
September 18, 2018 - March 13, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Rochester, NY
September 18, 2018 - March 13, 2024
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.·CRD# 10641
RIA
Rochester, NY
March 9, 2011 - September 19, 2018
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.·CRD# 10641
BD
Rochester, NY
March 1, 2011 - September 19, 2018
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
RIA
Rochester, NY
January 26, 2006 - March 4, 2011
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
Rochester, NY
June 1, 2005 - March 4, 2011
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 4386
BD
New York, NY
January 17, 2000 - June 1, 2005

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Current Firm

MW
MODERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1712 Main Street Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone Number

(913) 393-1000

# of Employees

253

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APRIL 2026 ADV 2A (4/28/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

30,617

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$10,904,051,242

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

CRD#: 324624 / SEC#: 801-127231
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2005About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2000About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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