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David Matthew Alison

David M. Alison

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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CRD#: 5425119
David Matthew Alison

Professional summary


David Matthew Alison, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Palo Alto, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. David has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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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.
1) Mr. Alison is a licensed insurance agent conducting business from is registered location. In this capacity, he may offer fixed insurance products including but not to limited life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, long term care insurance and Medicare supplements and receives normal and customary commissions as a result of any sales. In addition, he may receive other compensation such as fixed life trails. Mr. Alison spends approx. 5 hrs/week during trading hours on this activity. 2) MR. ALISON IS THE OWNER OF ALISON WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROVIDING TAX PLANNING, TAX MANAGEMENT, TAX PREPARATION, AND BUSINESS CONSULTING. HE SPENDS APPROX 2 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS AND 8 HRS/MONTH DURING NON-SECURITIES TRADING HOURS ON THIS ACTIVITY CONDUCTING BUSINESS FROM HIS REGISTERED LOCATION. MR. ALISON CHARGES AN HOURLY RATE FOR THESE SERVICES. 3) David Alison is one of the Managing Members of CECAK, LLC which is a real estate investment holding company. Mr. Alison spends approximately two hours per month on this activity during non-trading hours. 4) David Alison is one of the Managing Members of TADA Holdings, LLC which is a real estate investment holding company. Mr. Alison spends approximately two hours per month on this activity during non-trading hours. 5) David Alison is the Owner of Alison Wealth Management, LLC which is the operating entity for Mr. Alison's advisory, tax and insurance business. Mr. Alison spends approximately twenty hours per week during trading hours working under this entity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2016

Experience


Current

March 25, 2011 - Present

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 228 Hamilton Ave 3rd Floor, Palo Alto, CA, 94301Office #2: 171 Church Street Suite 310, Charleston, SC 29401
RIA
CRD#: 156480
Palo Alto, CA
Past

October 31, 2007 - January 10, 2011

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 144088
PALM HARBOR, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 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
(12/18/2017)
IAR
Georgia
(1/4/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(3/25/2011)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/17/2022)
IAR
Texas
(11/30/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/4/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
30400 Detroit Road Suite 201, Westlake, OH 44145
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 240-0064
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
202

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA PART 2A 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,684,966,200

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Company Information


PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480Palo Alto, CA 94301

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