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David Christian Brinkman

David C. Brinkman

SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LP
Columbus, OH 43215
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CRD#: 5862088
David Christian Brinkman

Professional summary


David Christian Brinkman, CFP®, who also goes by David Brinkman, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LP located in Columbus, Ohio.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Brinkman

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view David Christian Brinkman'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: 2015

Experience


Current

May 18, 2016 - Present

SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LP

Office #1: 65 East State Street, Suite 2000, Columbus, OH 43215
RIA
CRD#: 128591
Columbus, OH
Past

June 11, 2013 - April 1, 2016

PLANTE MORAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 112158
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 15, 2010 - June 7, 2012

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SD
SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LP
SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LP

CRD#: 128591 / SEC#: 801-62441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2003 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
Ohio
(5/18/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/18/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/4/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SD
SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LP
SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LP

CRD#: 128591 / SEC#: 801-62441

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2003 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Ppg Place, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Mailing Address
Phone number
(412) 697-5200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SDWM AD PART 2A 2025 (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,015
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,912,305,317

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
06/27/2023
08/24/2022

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Company Information


SCHNEIDER DOWNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LP

CRD#: 128591Columbus, OH 43215

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