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David A. Castro

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS
Durham, NC
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CRD#: 5873844
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Professional summary

David A Castro, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Durham, North Carolina.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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

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

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2015

Experience

Current

January 4, 2016 - Present

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282241
Durham, NC
Past

January 11, 2021 - March 15, 2021

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 4, 2016 - December 31, 2024

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282241
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 4, 2013 - December 31, 2015

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127880
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 4, 2013 - November 13, 2020

KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 129878
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 27, 2011 - October 23, 2013

GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 106693
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past

March 14, 2011 - October 23, 2013

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
LAKE FOREST, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL | WEATHERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TRANSFORM WEALTH | TMD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELEMUS CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS | RELATIVE VALUE PARTNERS | NORTHCOAST ASSET MANGEMENT | KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC | KOVITZ | IFAM CAPITAL | FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 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
Illinois
(1/4/2016)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/13/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/20/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/12/2011
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL | WEATHERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TRANSFORM WEALTH | TMD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELEMUS CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS | RELATIVE VALUE PARTNERS | NORTHCOAST ASSET MANGEMENT | KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC | KOVITZ | IFAM CAPITAL | FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 334-7300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)
KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)
KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/15/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/19/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241Durham, NC

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