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David J. Thomsen

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
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CRD#: 4809052
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Professional summary

David John Thomsen is a registered financial advisor currently at SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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.
New Center for PsychoAnalysis, Mr. Thomsen has been a volunteer since 2009. It is not investment related business, it is a school that educates mental health professionals. Mr. Thomsen spends about 10% of his time volunteering to this business. The address is 2014 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 30, 2008 - Present

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.

Office #1: 801 South Figueroa Street, Suite 610, Los Angeles, CA 90017
RIA
CRD#: 145530
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 8, 2006 - April 27, 2016

STERN FISHER EDWARDS INC

BD
CRD#: 7548
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 10, 2004 - April 13, 2006

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SI
SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.
SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. | SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 145530 / SEC#: 801-68580

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2007 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(1/30/2008)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/29/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/16/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/27/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/10/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/9/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

SI
SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.
SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC. | SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CRD#: 145530 / SEC#: 801-68580

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
801 S. Figueroa Street Suite 610, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Mailing Address
Phone number
(213) 612-0220
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts772
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 581,606,303

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Company Information

SFE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.

CRD#: 145530Los Angeles, CA 90017

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