David J. Sears

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Phoenix, AZ 85028

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CRD#: 4721852

Professional summary

David Jonathon Sears, who also goes by Dave Sears, David Sears, is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Dave Sears | David Sears

Other business activities

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1. Secure Financial Solutions Group, LLC; Yes, Investment Related; 11811 N Tatum Blvd Suite 3031, Phoenix AZ 85028; Insurance Sales; Owner and Manager; Start Date 06/2023; Approx. 112 hours a month; Approx. 112 hours during trading; Insurance Sales and Services. 2. Secure Estate Services; Not, Investment Related; 11811 N Tatum Blvd Suite 3031, Phoenix AZ 85028; Insurance Sales; Owner and Manager; Start Date 09/2005; Approx. 80 hours a month; Approx. 48 hours during trading; Prepare and Deliver Legal Documents

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 13, 2018 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 11811 North Tatum Blvd Suite 2200, Phoenix, AZ 85028

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Phoenix, AZ

Past

December 11, 2015 - August 3, 2018

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 119880

Scottsdale, AZ

Past

October 31, 2007 - November 17, 2015

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 141413

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

January 12, 2004 - January 3, 2005

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 12, 2004 - January 3, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Arizona
(8/13/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/13/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/12/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/8/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 363-9595

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 37,525,706,084

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David J. Sears

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Jonathon Sears's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/13/2007

Series 63

Date: 1/12/2004

Series 6

Date: 1/8/2004

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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