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David M. Forrest

RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP
Richmond, VA 23219
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CRD#: 7435469
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Professional summary


David Malcolm Forrest, who also goes by David Malcolm Forrest, David Forrest, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia and ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Richmond, Virginia.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. David has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Malcolm Forrest | David Forrest

Other business activities


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1. RiverFront Investment Group LLC; Investment-Related; 1214 E Cary St Richmond, VA 23219; RIA; Portfolio Management; Investment Associate; 08/30/2021; 160 HRS/MON; 130 HRS/MON During Trading Hours. 2. ALPS Distributors, Inc.; Investment-Related; 1290 Broadway Suite, 1000 Denver, CO 80203; Broker-Dealer; Registered Representative Marketing/Sales for the RiverFront Funds, Distributed by ALPS; 08/30/2021; 10 HRS/MON; 10 HRS/MON During Trading Hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 3, 2022 - Present

RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1214 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
RIA
CRD#: 146221
Richmond, VA
Current

December 9, 2021 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1214 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
BD
CRD#: 16853
Richmond, VA

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".
RI
RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 146221 / SEC#: 801-68810

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2008 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
Virginia
(4/13/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(6/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/8/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/9/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RI
RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 146221 / SEC#: 801-68810

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1214 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Mailing Address
Phone number
(804) 549-4800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
45

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RIG ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts977
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,183,036,522

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Company Information


RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 146221Richmond, VA 23219

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