David B. Given

CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

CRD#: 7735343

Professional summary

David Brandon Given is a registered financial advisor currently at CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Santa Barbara, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. David has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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I occasionally do graphic design and presentation work for Public Affairs professionals in the energy and real estate industries. The pay is hourly-based at $125/hour.

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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

May 9, 2023 - Present

CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 735 State Street Suite 214, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

RIA

CRD#: 151695

Santa Barbara, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 151695 / SEC#: 801-81082

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2015 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2016 Terminated)

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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

California
(5/9/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/29/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 151695 / SEC#: 801-81082

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2015 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2016 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

735 State Street Suite 214, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Mailing Address

Phone number

(805) 963-6181

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP ADV PART 2 (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	516
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 484,972,447

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David B. Given

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Brandon Given's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/29/2023

Current Firm

CURTIS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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