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Louis D. Rivera

ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP
Buffalo, NY
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CRD#: 5446127
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Professional summary


Louis Daniel Rivera is a registered financial advisor currently at ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP located in Buffalo, New York and J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Louis has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) Independent insurance salesman - Health, Life, Disability and Annuity Products. 2) RENTAL PROPERTY, 157 VICTORIA BLVD, KENMORE, NY, STARTING 11/1/23, 2 UNITS, 3 HOURS PER MONTH,0 DURING TRADING, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

August 1, 2024 - Present

ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 317077
Buffalo, NY
Current

August 1, 2024 - Present

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
BD
CRD#: 40002
Wayne, PA
Past

May 4, 2021 - August 1, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

November 21, 2014 - September 11, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

September 8, 2011 - November 26, 2014

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
WILIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

February 29, 2008 - September 9, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

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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ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP
ALDEN INVESTMENT ADVISORS | PATHWAYS RETIREMENT ADVISORS | NORTH PARK | MONUMENTAL INVESTMENTS | HALLTHORN ADVISORY SERVICES | GIPSON - FITZPATRICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COVE WEALTH PARTNERS | COURSEMARK | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP | ALDEN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 317077 / SEC#: 801-122688

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2021 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(8/1/2024)
IAR
Louisiana
(4/17/2025)
RR
New York
(8/1/2024)
IAR
New York
(8/1/2024)
RR
Ohio
(8/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/8/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP
ALDEN INVESTMENT ADVISORS | PATHWAYS RETIREMENT ADVISORS | NORTH PARK | MONUMENTAL INVESTMENTS | HALLTHORN ADVISORY SERVICES | GIPSON - FITZPATRICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COVE WEALTH PARTNERS | COURSEMARK | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP | ALDEN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 317077 / SEC#: 801-122688

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
37 West Avenue Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087-3226
Mailing Address
Phone number
(215) 572-8700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
45

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts978
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 319,233,679

Red Flags


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Company Information


ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 317077Buffalo, NY

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