Donald L. Unger

ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES

Henrico, VA 23238

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CRD#: 726320

Professional summary

Donald Louis Unger, AIF®, who also goes by Donald L Unger, Donald Unger, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Henrico, Virginia and QUINCY WELLS CAPITAL, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Donald has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Donald L Unger | Donald Unger

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1897 Billingsgate Circle Ste B, Henrico, VA 23238

RIA

CRD#: 116763

Henrico, VA

Current

May 1, 2026 - Present

QUINCY WELLS CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 145 South Wells Ste 1301, Chicago, IL 60606

CRD#: 334163

CHICAGO, IL

Past

June 7, 2021 - May 1, 2026

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 114203

Reston, VA

Past

May 27, 2016 - June 7, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

HENRICO, VA

Past

November 5, 2012 - June 7, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

HENRICO, VA

Past

January 5, 2012 - November 16, 2012

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 2331

HENRICO, VA

Past

July 30, 2007 - December 31, 2011

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

RICHMOND, VA

Past

September 5, 2001 - July 18, 2007

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 2331

RICHMOND, VA

Past

September 29, 2000 - September 6, 2001

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 14035

BETHESDA, MD

Past

October 1, 1997 - October 10, 2000

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

February 25, 1997 - October 1, 1997

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 5178

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

February 12, 1990 - December 31, 1996

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 5178

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

April 11, 1988 - February 13, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 7506

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 29, 1983 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

CRD#: 235

Past

March 23, 1981 - August 8, 1983

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

CRD#: 6124

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".

ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)

District of Columbia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Florida
(5/4/2026)

Maryland
(5/1/2026)

North Carolina
(5/1/2026)

Oklahoma
(5/1/2026)

Pennsylvania
(5/1/2026)

South Carolina
(5/1/2026)

Texas
(5/1/2026)

IAR

Virginia
(6/9/2021)

Virginia
(5/1/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/19/2016

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/11/1981

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 4/26/1984

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/21/1981

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)

District of Columbia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191

Mailing Address

Phone number

(703) 293-3100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (4/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,179
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,234,541,815

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/08/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/18/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Donald L. Unger

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Donald Louis Unger's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

QUINCY WELLS CAPITAL, LLC

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

OSAIC FS, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/19/2016

Series 63

Date: 4/11/1981

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 4/26/1984

Series 7

Date: 3/21/1981

FINRA

Current Firm

ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

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