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David M. Braunstein

BRIGHTON SECURITIES
Hamburg, NY 14075
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CRD#: 831683
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Professional summary


David Mark Braunstein is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP. located in Hamburg, New York and SAPERSTON LEGACY ADVISORS, INC. located in Hamburg, New York.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, PC and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 25, 2025 - Present

BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 172 Lake Street, Hamburg, NY 14075
RIA
BD
CRD#: 3875
Hamburg, NY
Current

November 6, 2025 - Present

SAPERSTON LEGACY ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 172 Lake Street, Hamburg, NY 14075
RIA
CRD#: 105849
Hamburg, NY
Current

October 4, 2018 - Present

BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 172 Lake Street, Hamburg, NY 14075
RIA
BD
CRD#: 3875
Hamburg, NY
Past

May 6, 1998 - October 29, 2018

SAPERSTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44379
HAMBURG, NY
Past

October 16, 1997 - May 5, 1998

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
ELMHURST, IL
Past

July 16, 1993 - October 16, 1997

SAPERSTON FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 27863
BUFFALO, NY
Past

July 11, 1988 - June 28, 1993

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 1982 - July 13, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

May 18, 1981 - March 11, 1982

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
Past

October 17, 1979 - May 10, 1981

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

January 3, 1977 - October 18, 1979

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

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".
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
BRIGHTON FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 3875 / SEC#: 801-62276, 8-14599

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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
Colorado
(10/4/2018)
RR
Florida
(10/4/2018)
IAR
Florida
(8/26/2025)
RR
Georgia
(6/9/2023)
RR
Maryland
(10/4/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/7/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(9/22/2022)
RR
New York
(10/4/2018)
IAR
New York
(8/25/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(10/4/2018)
RR
Ohio
(10/4/2018)
IAR
Ohio
(8/25/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/4/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(10/26/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(10/4/2018)
RR
Texas
(10/16/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/22/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 3/1/1980
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
BRIGHTON FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 3875 / SEC#: 801-62276, 8-14599

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Mailing Address
1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-1487
Phone number
(585) 473-3590
Established
New York since 03/05/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
35

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BSC ADV PART II - OCTOBER 2025 (10/1/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BRIGHTON SECURITIES HOLDINGS INCOWNER
ALBERTS, LORI ANNCCO
ALBERTS, LORI ANNCEO2574827
CONBOY, GEORGE THOMASCHAIRMAN1283395
LEACH, JENNY LEEDIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE3257861
MELONI, EKATERINA AFINOP7923218

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,384
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 986,154,864

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/02/2025
Cover Page
03/01/2024
03/20/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 3875Hamburg, NY 14075

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