David B. Austin
Professional summary
David Bryan Austin, who also goes by David Austin, David R Austin, is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in Spokane, Washington.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Experience
February 21, 2019 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 202 E Spokane Falls Blvd Ste 403 [satellite], Spokane, WA 99202February 21, 2019 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 202 E Spokane Falls Blvd Ste 403 [satellite], Spokane, WA 99202October 23, 2009 - February 25, 2019
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
October 23, 2009 - February 25, 2019
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
December 12, 2005 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
December 12, 2005 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
March 18, 2004 - December 13, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
March 17, 2004 - December 13, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
Primary Firm SEC Registration
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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(2/21/2019)
(2/21/2019)
(7/6/2020)
(10/13/2021)
(7/25/2025)
(2/21/2019)
(3/14/2019)
(7/6/2020)
(7/6/2020)
(7/7/2020)
(7/13/2020)
(2/21/2019)
(7/6/2020)
(2/21/2019)
(8/7/2024)
(2/21/2019)
(7/14/2020)
(2/28/2019)
(5/31/2023)
(2/21/2019)
(2/21/2019)
(7/14/2020)
(2/21/2019)
(2/22/2019)
(2/22/2019)
Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| CRAVEN, JAMES J | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4323533 |
| GINDI, SOL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4903526 |
| KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2260890 |
| LACEY, PAUL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 5616656 |
| MARKMANN, DAVID FRANZ | DESIGNATED TEXAS OFFICER | 2637778 |
| PATEL, RAKESH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5385585 |
| SANKOVICH, PAUL CAMERON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2475029 |
| TA, KIMBERLY CROWDER | BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 4717506 |
| TYERS, JOHN R | PRESIDENT/BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 2632380 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 401,726 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 197,360,196,619 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 35 |
| Arbitration | 39 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | ||
| 02/17/2023 |
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