AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why AdvisorCheck

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
ED

Edith C. David

FORGE SECURITIES LLC
San Francisco, CA 94111
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4187931
ED

Professional summary

Edith Clara David, who also goes by Clair David, Edith C Middleton, Clair Middleton, Edith Clara Middleton, Edith Clara Saenger, Clair Saenger-middleton, is a registered financial professional currently at FORGE SECURITIES LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Edith is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Edith has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Clair David | Edith C Middleton | Clair Middleton | Edith Clara Middleton | Edith Clara Saenger | Clair Saenger-Middleton

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Edith Clara David's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience

Current

January 26, 2026 - Present

FORGE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
BD
CRD#: 134596
San Francisco, CA
Past

August 3, 2023 - January 7, 2026

BBAE ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 269900
PLANO, TX
Past

June 29, 2023 - January 7, 2026

REDBRIDGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 287912
PLANO, TX
Past

May 27, 2022 - July 11, 2023

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1254
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 1, 2022 - July 11, 2023

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283004
Dallas, TX
Past

February 1, 2022 - May 27, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 26, 2021 - February 1, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
Plano, TX
Past

January 25, 2021 - February 1, 2022

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Plano, TX
Past

November 1, 2019 - January 26, 2021

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10740
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 31, 2019 - January 26, 2021

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 4, 2018 - October 24, 2019

APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13071
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 8, 2016 - December 5, 2018

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
Dallas, TX
Past

March 8, 2016 - December 5, 2018

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 24, 2014 - March 1, 2016

WFG ADVISORS, LP

RIA
CRD#: 125073
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 24, 2014 - March 1, 2016

WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22704
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 7, 2012 - June 30, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 7, 2012 - June 30, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 23, 2012 - August 29, 2012

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 8158
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

March 28, 2012 - August 29, 2012

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

November 8, 2011 - March 27, 2012

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 27, 2009 - November 15, 2011

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
ARLINGTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(1/26/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/26/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/8/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/16/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/26/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 3/12/2018
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 12/12/2016
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 9/16/2014
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 9/9/2014
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/27/2012
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FORGE SECURITIES LLC
FORGE SECURITIES LLC | SHARESPOST FINANCIAL CORPORATION | PERLINSKI & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 134596 / SEC#: , 8-66846

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
Mailing Address
4 Embarcadero Center Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone number
(800) 279-7754
Established
Delaware since 06/03/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FORGE FINANCIAL HOLDING INCOWNER
FLAVIANI, SANDRA STEPHANIEPFO2831682
GRIMES, WILLIAM CHARLESPRESIDENT & EVP, HEAD OF GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS5909538
MCGRATH, SHILPICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5126346
PRICE, JEVON TPOO2948372

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

FORGE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 134596San Francisco, CA 94111

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Edith David

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

AG
Adam GreenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
IAR
RR
SAN MATEO, CA
MS
Maximilian SoaresAdvisorCheck Check Mark
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RR
Upland, CA
Jason Guo Quan Fang
Jason FangAdvisorCheck Check Mark
TERRAFIRMA WEALTH PARTNERS
IAR
WALNUT CREEK, CA
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.