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David Reeder Thatcher

David R. Thatcher

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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CRD#: 5518858
David Reeder Thatcher

Professional summary


David Reeder Thatcher, CFP®, who also goes by David R Thatcher, is a registered financial advisor currently at CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Palm Desert, California and M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Palm Desert, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David R Thatcher

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. JULY 2017; CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC, PALM DESERT, CA; INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; PARTNER; DEVOTES 160 HRS/MTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 2. JULY 2017; SECOND GROWTH FINANCIAL, BERMUDA DUNES, CA; PERSONAL HOLDING COMPANY FOR INTERESTS IN CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC. ; PRESIDENT; DEVOTES 1 HR/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 3. JULY 2017; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL, PALM DESERT, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; SALES OF INSURANCE; DEVOTES 5 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 4. JULY 2017; ROKUNIN, LLC, BERMUDA DUNES, CA; NON INVESTMENT REALTED; HOLDING COMPANY FOR INTERESTS IN THE BUILDING CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC OCCUPIES; PARTNER; DEVOTES 1 HR/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 5. June 2023; LEMONICA, LLC, BERMUDA DUNES, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; 43228 Moore CI. Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203; Nature- AGRICULTURE; Position/Title- MEMBER; Start date- 03.01.2019; 8 hours per month, 0 of those hours during normal trading hours; Description- PROCURING/MANAGING SUPPLIER AND/OR CUSTOMER CONTRACTS; 6. AUG 2020; MONGOOSE CITRUS, LLC, BERMUDA DUNES, CA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; PASS THOUGH ENTITY FOR OWNERSHIP OF SHARES OF LEMONICA; OWNER/PRESIDENT; DEVOTE 1 HR/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS. 7. MAR 2021; FLYING DRAGON, LLC, HIGHLAND, UT; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; PASS THROUGH ENTITY FOR INVESTMENT AND OWNERSHIP OF SHARES OF LEMONICA; INVESTOR THROUGH MONGOOSE CITRUS, LLC FOR SHARES OF LEMONICA; DEVOTES 1 HR/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view David Reeder Thatcher's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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: 2012

Experience


Current

July 17, 2017 - Present

CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
RIA
CRD#: 288992
Palm Desert, CA
Current

March 25, 2021 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
BD
CRD#: 104100
Palm Desert, CA
Past

May 5, 2014 - December 31, 2017

INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106335
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

April 25, 2014 - March 1, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 7, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - May 7, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

September 12, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

September 12, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PALM DESERT, CA
Past

August 29, 2008 - September 15, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
INDIAN WELLS, CA
Past

June 27, 2008 - September 15, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
INDIAN WELLS, CA

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".
CW
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 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
Alabama
(3/25/2021)
IAR
California
(7/17/2017)
RR
California
(3/25/2021)
RR
Florida
(3/25/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(3/25/2021)
RR
Illinois
(3/25/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(7/23/2024)
RR
Oregon
(3/25/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(6/14/2023)
RR
Washington
(3/25/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/27/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/24/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CW
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | THE CYPRESS GROUP

CRD#: 288992 / SEC#: 801-110836

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
74150 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 834-7250
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CYPRESS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,882
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 965,541,741

Red Flags


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Company Information


CYPRESS WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 288992Palm Desert, CA 92260

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