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Brian J. Mccafferty

ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP
Red Bank, NJ
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CRD#: 704729
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Professional summary


Brian James Mccafferty, who also goes by Brian J Mccafferty, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP located in Red Bank, New Jersey and J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Brian has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Brian J Mccafferty

Other business activities


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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®
None

Experience


Current

April 27, 2022 - Present

ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 317077
Red Bank, NJ
Current

March 28, 2022 - Present

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

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

January 27, 2021 - December 31, 2021

WOOD (ARTHUR W.) COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3798
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 4, 2018 - January 4, 2021

KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288792
Morristown, NJ
Past

August 22, 2018 - January 4, 2021

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288898
Clearfield, PA
Past

December 11, 2017 - August 13, 2018

SGMA CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED

BD
CRD#: 135327
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 20, 2011 - December 8, 2017

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
RED BANK, NJ
Past

January 19, 2011 - December 8, 2017

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
RED BANK, NJ
Past

March 19, 2008 - January 18, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

March 18, 2008 - January 18, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

January 1, 2008 - March 25, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MORISTOWN, NJ
Past

January 1, 2008 - March 25, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MORISTOWN, NJ
Past

October 15, 2003 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ
Past

June 22, 1994 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ
Past

November 7, 1989 - June 22, 1994

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

March 23, 1984 - December 5, 1989

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 9, 1984 - April 10, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

March 3, 1982 - March 27, 1984

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

August 22, 1980 - March 25, 1982

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

February 22, 1980 - August 28, 1980

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659

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
(4/21/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(4/5/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(4/27/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/21/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(4/22/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/28/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 9/29/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
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#: 317077Red Bank, NJ

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