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David A. Lightner

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CRD#: 4374749
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Professional summary

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David Alan Lightner, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. David had worked at 3 firms .

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1995

Experience

Past

December 13, 2018 - January 30, 2026

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 298904
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 31, 2008 - December 19, 2018

FSM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144387
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 23, 2001 - April 25, 2007

MAI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109807
CLEVELAND, OH

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".
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JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FSM WEALTH | JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOURNEY WEALTH | JOURNEY | FSM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 298904 / SEC#: 801-114180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Current Firm

JW
JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FSM WEALTH | JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOURNEY WEALTH | JOURNEY | FSM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 298904 / SEC#: 801-114180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2018 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
22901 Millcreek Blvd. Suite 225, Cleveland, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 468-1333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 03 FSM JOURNEY ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts545
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 940,749,181

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/18/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/03/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/21/2023
Cover Page
Report
10/24/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

JOURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 298904

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