Rachael L. Decosta

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS

Parsippany, NJ 07054

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CRD#: 4168112

Professional summary

Rachael Leah Decosta is a registered financial advisor currently at SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Rachael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Rachael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 5, 2023 - Present

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 389 Interpace Parkway Suite 3, Parsippany, NJ 07054

RIA

CRD#: 119193

Parsippany, NJ

Past

March 8, 2022 - September 27, 2023

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 297858

BETHESDA, MD

Past

October 14, 2020 - March 25, 2022

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

July 31, 2020 - March 25, 2022

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

October 12, 2018 - October 1, 2019

VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 2269

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 20, 2018 - August 1, 2018

LWI FINANCIAL INC.

RIA

CRD#: 111861

Bethesda, MD

Past

April 20, 2018 - August 1, 2018

LORING WARD SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 46337

SAN JOSE, CA

Past

July 19, 2011 - October 9, 2017

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 28262

BOSTON, MA

Past

July 26, 2001 - July 21, 2011

CALVERT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 37527

BETHESDA, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SMF FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119193 / SEC#: 801-68788

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2008 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

Maryland
(12/4/2024)

IAR

New Hampshire
(12/4/2024)

IAR

New Jersey
(10/5/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/31/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/23/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/24/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SMF FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119193 / SEC#: 801-68788

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2008 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

389 Interpace Parkway Suite 3, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Mailing Address

Phone number

(973) 859-2199

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,685
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,440,851,802

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/11/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
02/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Rachael L. Decosta

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Rachael Leah Decosta's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

SANDBOX FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION

LWI FINANCIAL INC.

LORING WARD SECURITIES INC.

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CALVERT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/31/2017

Series 63

Date: 5/23/2002

SIE

Date: 8/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/24/2001

Current Firm

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

SAX WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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