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Bradd A. Donovan

CATALINA CAPITAL GROUP
Torrance, CA 90505
CRD#: 5323904
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Bradd Allen DonovanCATALINA CAPITAL GROUP

Professional summary

Bradd Allen Donovan is a registered financial advisor currently at CATALINA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC located in Torrance, California and CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Torrance, California.

Bradd is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Bradd has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 11, 2017 - Present

CATALINA CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2601 Airport Drive Suite 375, Torrance, CA 90505
RIA
CRD#: 172556
Torrance, CA
Current

June 1, 2026 - Present

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2601 Airport Drive Suite 375, Torrance, CA 90505
RIA
CRD#: 310873
TORRANCE, CA
Past

December 6, 2013 - September 8, 2017

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 15296
ST PAUL, MN
Past

February 22, 2008 - November 8, 2013

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 9, 2007 - November 8, 2013

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

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CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 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
California
(9/11/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/20/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/8/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/8/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 428-7600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
110

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (11/21/2025)
CW ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts12,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,301,984,860

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
Report
07/02/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873Torrance, CA 90505

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