Paul D. Brown

FAITHWARD ADVISORS

Vestal, NY 13850

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CRD#: 4420494

Professional summary

Paul David Brown II, who also goes by Dave Brown, Paul David Brown, is a registered financial advisor currently at FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC located in Vestal, New York and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Vestal, New York.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Paul has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Dave Brown | Paul David Brown

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 12, 2026 - Present

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4100 Vestal Rd Ste 105, Vestal, NY 13850

RIA

CRD#: 116978

Vestal, NY

Current

December 17, 2025 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 4100 Vestal Road Suite 105, Vestal, NY 13850

RIA

CRD#: 23131

Vestal, NY

Past

December 17, 2025 - February 20, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

September 28, 2020 - November 4, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

ALBANY, NY

Past

September 28, 2020 - November 4, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

ALBANY, NY

Past

July 15, 2019 - September 25, 2020

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300

ITHACA, NY

Past

December 23, 2015 - May 13, 2019

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

MEDFORD, MA

Past

December 23, 2015 - May 13, 2019

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550

MEDFORD, MA

Past

April 8, 2015 - December 1, 2015

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17358

PAINTED POST, NY

Past

April 8, 2015 - December 1, 2015

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17358

PAINTED POST, NY

Past

September 10, 2013 - June 26, 2014

FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 164663

NEW YORK, NY

Past

September 10, 2013 - June 26, 2014

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 305

ENDICOTT, NY

Past

April 16, 2013 - July 16, 2013

FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 164663

ENDICOTT, NY

Past

April 16, 2013 - July 16, 2013

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 305

ENDICOTT, NY

Past

March 19, 2012 - March 25, 2013

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

DEWITT, NY

Past

January 5, 2012 - March 25, 2013

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

DEWITT, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116978 / SEC#: 801-61471

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2002 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.

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

Alabama
(12/17/2025)

Florida
(12/17/2025)

New York
(12/17/2025)

IAR

New York
(2/12/2026)

Pennsylvania
(12/17/2025)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(2/12/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/20/2012

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/4/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116978 / SEC#: 801-61471

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2002 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

275 Hess Boulevard Suite 100, Lancaster, PA 17601

Mailing Address

Phone number

(717) 560-8300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FAITHWARD ADVISORS PART 2A (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	6,052
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 906,004,988

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Paul D. Brown

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Paul David Brown II's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/20/2012

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/4/2012

FINRA

Current Firm

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FAITHWARD ADVISORS, LLC

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