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David Podell

AIF®
PODELL FINANCIAL GROUP
FAIRFIELD, NJ
·CRD# 4546161·24 years experience

Professional Summary

David Podell, AIF®, who also goes by David Scott Podell, is a registered financial advisor currently at PODELL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC located in Fairfield, New Jersey. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

David Scott Podell

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PODELL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC·CRD# 325383
RIA
271 Route 46w Suite D105, Fairfield, NJ 07004
May 18, 2023 - Present
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
RIA
Fairfield, NJ
April 25, 2006 - June 14, 2023
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
Fairfield, NJ
May 7, 2003 - June 14, 2023

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Current Firm

PF
PODELL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

PODELL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 325383 / SEC#: 801-127920
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/4/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

271 Route 46w Suite D105, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Phone Number

(973) 227-8001

# of Employees

6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PFG ADV PART 2A (3/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

590

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$227,600,000

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Other business activities

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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.

[INSURANCE BROKERING; APPOINTED WITH OUTSIDE CARRIERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROKERING NON-REGISTERED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; DBA PODELL FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE 05/2006] [Business Benefits Consulting LLC; fee for service benefits consulting with business owners. Reviewing all aspects of their business and systems for a fee for service; 271 US 46W Suite D105 Fairfield NJ 07004; Start Date 12/2019; Role/Title: Owner; Not Investment Related; 15 hours per month; 10 hours per month during securities trading hours] [TSP HOLDINGS LLC; 271 RT 46, UNITE D105, FAIRFIELD, NJ; 11/01/2013; OWNER - RENTAL INCOME; BUYING THE CONDO UNIT AND MOVING MY OFFICE THERE. THERE WILL BE NO OTHER TENANTS.] [NYLARC PRIVATE PLACEMENT; CREATED BY NYLARC - REINSURANCE SUBSCRIPTION TO OFFERING OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT AFFILIATED WITH NYLIFE; NYLARC C/O NYLIFE , ROOM 102, NEW YORK NY 10010; START DATE 09/2014; ROLE/TITLE: INVESTOR; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS] [SKY PROPERTIES, LLC; TO HOLD A RENTAL PROPERTY OR MULTIPLE PROPERTIES; 154 COMBS HOLLOW RD. RANDOLPH NJ 07869; START DATE 06/2015; ROLE/TITLE: OWNER; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS] [Ldor Vador LLC; will hold rental properties; 154 Combs Hollow Rd. Randolph NJ 07869; Start Date 02/2022; Role/Title: Owner; Not Investment Related; 1 hours per month; 0 hours per month during securities trading hours] [DMP Joint Ventures NJ, LLC, not investment-related; Randolph, NJ; Passive investor in business and real estate; Start Date: 6/2024; Approximately 1 hr/mo during trading hours; Review and meet on the investment status once per quarter.] [Business Benefits Administration. – 271 US 46W Suite D105 Fairfield NJ 07004, Not investment related; owner – Third Party Administration for qualified pension plans. Start date 03/2026 approximately 1hr/mo during trading hours]

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PF
PODELL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

PODELL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 325383 / SEC#: 801-127920
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/4/2023 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.
IAR
New Jersey
(5/18/2023)
IAR
Texas
(2/6/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2003About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2002About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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