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Gerald M. Schwartz

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CRD#: 848425
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Professional summary


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Gerald Max Schwartz, CFP®, who also goes by Gerald M Schwartz, Jerry Schwartz, was a registered financial professional .

Gerald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Gerald had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gerald M Schwartz | Jerry Schwartz

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

December 1, 2016 - March 25, 2026

ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 285722
Honolulu, HI
Past

December 10, 2014 - December 14, 2016

ARISTA WEALTH ADVISORS, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 107763
ALBANY, NY
Past

August 1, 2003 - March 25, 2004

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 12, 1993 - January 28, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8503
ALBANY, NY
Past

March 21, 1989 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 26, 1978 - February 14, 1984

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

February 1, 1978 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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AA
ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | DOVETAIL FINANCIAL

CRD#: 285722 / SEC#: 801-108720

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AA
ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | DOVETAIL FINANCIAL

CRD#: 285722 / SEC#: 801-108720

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
255 Washington Avenue Extension Suite 204, Albany, NY 12205
Mailing Address
Phone number
(518) 464-0319
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts564
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 181,064,355

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/23/2026
02/19/2025
02/28/2024
01/25/2023

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Company Information


ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 285722

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