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David M. Somers

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CRD#: 4413478
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David Michael Somers II, who also goes by David M Somers II, David M. Somers Ii, David Michael Somers Ii, David Somers, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. David had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

David M Somers Ii | David M. Somers Ii | David Michael Somers Ii | David Somers

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.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

August 31, 2023 - October 5, 2023

SKYVIEW INVESTMENT BANKING

BD
CRD#: 135073
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

July 27, 2023 - October 27, 2025

FDX CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 119302
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 23, 2023 - October 11, 2023

EDEN GLOBAL CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 313169
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 12, 2023 - October 31, 2023

CAPITAL DYNAMICS BROKER DEALER LLC

BD
CRD#: 148780
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 12, 2023 - January 2, 2026

EASTERLY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 281103
BEVERLY, MA
Past

February 24, 2023 - May 8, 2023

SKYVIEW INVESTMENT BANKING

BD
CRD#: 135073
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

February 24, 2023 - May 8, 2023

8 RIVERS ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 286464
DURHAM, NC
Past

February 9, 2023 - October 2, 2023

CACHE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 319607
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 22, 2021 - October 5, 2023

MERCURY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152338
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 2020 - September 2, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

September 5, 2017 - June 11, 2018

CIGNA INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105811
BLOOMFIELD, CT
Past

May 3, 2007 - September 10, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 2006 - June 6, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 8, 2006 - June 6, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 13, 2001 - March 8, 2006

ADVEST, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 10, 2001 - March 8, 2006

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/5/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/31/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/18/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/7/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/18/2022
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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SKYVIEW INVESTMENT BANKING
GRAND AVENUE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | SKYVIEW INVESTMENT BANKING

CRD#: 135073 / SEC#: , 8-66888

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/07/2025
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Contact information

Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 11/30/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SKYVIEW LEGACY PARTNERS, LLCMEMBER
ESANNASON, CARLO YVANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4869110
MORGAN, WILLIAM ARTHURFINOP852925

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Company Information

SKYVIEW INVESTMENT BANKING

CRD#: 135073

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