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David Jonathon Sears

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Phoenix, AZ
·CRD# 4721852·22 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Dave Sears, David Sears

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Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 282580
RIA
11811 North Tatum Blvd Suite 3031, Phoenix, AZ 85028
August 13, 2018 - Present
HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 119880
RIA
Scottsdale, AZ
December 11, 2015 - August 3, 2018
BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 141413
RIA
Scottsdale, AZ
October 31, 2007 - November 17, 2015
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
BD
New York, NY
January 12, 2004 - January 3, 2005
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Springfield, MA
January 12, 2004 - January 3, 2005

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Current Firm

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/17/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Phone Number

(866) 363-9595

# of Employees

630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

282,995

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$49,837,385,888

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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

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/17/2016 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
Arizona
(8/13/2018)

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 2007About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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