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Gerald M. Schwartz

ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP
Honolulu, HI 96813
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CRD#: 848425
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Professional summary


Gerald Max Schwartz, CFP®, who also goes by Gerald M Schwartz, Jerry Schwartz, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. Gerald has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gerald M Schwartz | Jerry Schwartz

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Gerald Max Schwartz's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1988

Experience


Current

December 1, 2016 - Present

ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 841 Bishop Street Suite 1607, Honolulu, HI 96813
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


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".
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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


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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Hawaii
(12/1/2016)
IAR
New York
(3/8/2021)
IAR
Texas
(12/6/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/5/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC (3/15/2025)

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
02/19/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2024
01/25/2023

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Company Information


ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 285722Honolulu, HI 96813

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