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David A. Kangas

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES
Richmond, VA 23230
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CRD#: 6591398
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Professional summary


David Andrew Kangas is a registered financial professional currently at WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 1, 2019 - Present

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 3015 W Moore Street Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
BD
CRD#: 152550
Richmond, VA
Past

March 22, 2019 - November 1, 2019

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
Orange, CA
Past

January 14, 2016 - March 25, 2019

SANDLAPPER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137906
ORANGE, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(2/18/2020)
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Alaska
(2/18/2020)
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Arizona
(11/1/2019)
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Arkansas
(2/18/2020)
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California
(11/1/2019)
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Colorado
(11/1/2019)
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Connecticut
(2/18/2020)
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Delaware
(2/18/2020)
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District of Columbia
(2/18/2020)
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Florida
(11/1/2019)
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
(2/18/2020)
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
(2/18/2020)
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
(11/1/2019)
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Minnesota
(2/18/2020)
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Mississippi
(2/18/2020)
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Missouri
(2/18/2020)
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Montana
(2/18/2020)
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Nebraska
(2/18/2020)
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Nevada
(11/1/2019)
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New Hampshire
(2/18/2020)
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New Jersey
(11/1/2019)
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New Mexico
(2/18/2020)
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
(2/18/2020)
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Ohio
(11/1/2019)
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Oklahoma
(11/1/2019)
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Oregon
(11/1/2019)
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Pennsylvania
(11/1/2019)
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Puerto Rico
(2/18/2020)
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Rhode Island
(2/18/2020)
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South Carolina
(11/1/2019)
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South Dakota
(2/18/2020)
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Tennessee
(2/18/2020)
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Texas
(11/1/2019)
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Utah
(2/18/2020)
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Vermont
(2/18/2020)
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Virgin Islands
(2/18/2020)
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Virginia
(11/1/2019)
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Washington
(2/18/2020)
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West Virginia
(2/18/2020)
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Wisconsin
(11/1/2019)
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Wyoming
(2/18/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/29/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC
WEALTHFORGE | WEALTHFORGE, LLC | WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152550 / SEC#: , 8-68464

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3015 W Moore St Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Mailing Address
3015 W Moore St Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone number
(804) 308-0431
Established
Virginia since 07/28/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEALTHFORGE HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
ARLES, DONNA DIPIETROCFO, PFO, POO6489389
RAPER, JAMES LEROY JRCCO, COO5721253
ROBBINS, GEORGE WILLIAM IVCEO2440106

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152550Richmond, VA 23230

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