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Neil S. Gavande

FARM AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY
LOS GATOS, CA
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CRD#: 4464545
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Professional summary


Neil Sampat Gavande, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Neil S Gavande, is a registered financial advisor currently at FARM AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY located in Los Gatos, California.

Neil is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Neil has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Neil S Gavande

Other business activities


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Neil is CEO of Farm and Community Asset Advisors LLC. Neil is a Licensed California Mortgage Broker for Farm and Community Asset Advisors LLC dba Farm Community Mortgage. Neil and a Licensed California Health and Life Agent for Farm and Community Asset Advisors LLC dba Farm Community Insurance Agency. He spends approximately 15 hours a month engaged in these activities.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

August 2, 2024 - Present

FARM AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 331936
LOS GATOS, CA
Past

July 27, 2020 - October 3, 2023

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166606
Los Gatos, CA
Past

January 2, 2014 - May 14, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

January 2, 2014 - May 14, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

October 1, 2004 - January 10, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

October 1, 2004 - January 10, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

January 25, 2002 - October 7, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
CUPERTINO, CA
Past

November 20, 2001 - October 7, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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
California
(8/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/3/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/7/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/27/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FA
FARM AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY
FARM AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY | THE SANTA CRUZ COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 331936 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Los Gatos, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 709-7067
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 55,000

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Company Information


FARM AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY

CRD#: 331936Los Gatos, CA

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