David L. Swenson

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

DENVER, CO 80237

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CRD#: 4754086

Professional summary

David L. Swenson is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Denver, Colorado and RIDGEGATE ADVISORS, LLC located in Englewood, Colorado.

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

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1)-Ridgegate Advisors, LLC; Yes, Investment related; 8310 S Valley Highway, Suite 480, Englewood, CO 80112; Firm is a Registered Investment Advisor; Position: Investment Advisor Representative; Start date: 9/2025; Approx. 160 hours per month; Approx. 7 - 8 hour per day during trading hours. Fee-based Financial Advisory. 2)- Ridgegate Financial, LLC. Yes, Investment Related; 8310 S Valley Highway, Suite 480, Englewood, CO 80112; Firm is paymaster for all Ridgeate Firms; Position: Employee; Start date: 4/2021; Approx 0 hours per month; Approx 0 hours per day during securities trading hours. No direct duties. 3.) Ridgegate Insurance, LLC; Yes, Investment Related; 8310 S Valley Highway, Suite 480, Englewood, CO 80112; Firm is insurance agency; Position: Insurance agent; Start date: 4/2021; Approx 12 hours per month; Approx 7 - 8 hours per day during securities trading hours. Sales of insurance products.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 7, 2019 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 4610 S. Ulster St. Suite 150, Denver, CO 80237

RIA

CRD#: 282580

DENVER, CO

Current

September 12, 2025 - Present

RIDGEGATE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 8310 S Valley Highway Suite 480, Englewood, CO 80112

RIA

CRD#: 334233

ENGLEWOOD, CO

Past

March 2, 2017 - November 11, 2019

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 113908

Englewood, CO

Past

September 26, 2014 - March 3, 2017

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 134600

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Past

April 18, 2013 - October 14, 2014

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 113908

ENGLEWOOD, CO

Past

January 20, 2005 - April 15, 2013

ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 133535

DENVER, CO

Past

March 1, 2004 - February 1, 2005

SECURE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 130332

DENVER, CO

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

California
(9/12/2025)

IAR

Colorado
(11/7/2019)

IAR

Texas
(10/21/2024)

IAR

Texas
(9/12/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/6/2004

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/15/2024

Securities Industry Essentials 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 L. Swenson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

RIDGEGATE ADVISORS, LLC

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

SECURE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/6/2004

SIE

Date: 7/15/2024

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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