David A. Locher

CW ADVISORS

NEW HOPE, PA 18938

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CRD#: 872960

Professional summary

David Alan Locher is a registered financial advisor currently at CW ADVISORS, LLC located in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 1, 2025 - Present

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 121 Old York Road, New Hope, PA 18938

RIA

CRD#: 310873

NEW HOPE, PA

Past

August 12, 2010 - August 6, 2025

CMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 105903

WAYNE, PA

Past

August 23, 1984 - April 7, 1987

HOPPER SOLIDAY & CO., INC.

CRD#: 409

Past

April 7, 1983 - August 31, 1984

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

CRD#: 659

Past

October 24, 1979 - August 7, 1981

ELKINS & CO.

CRD#: 6789

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)

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

Pennsylvania
(8/1/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/11/2010

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/8/1979

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/20/1979

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 428-7600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

110

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/9/2025)

CW ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	12,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,301,984,860

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/02/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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David A. Locher

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Alan Locher's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

HOPPER SOLIDAY & CO., INC.

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

ELKINS & CO.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CW ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/11/2010

Series 63

Date: 11/8/1979

Series 7

Date: 10/20/1979

Current Firm

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CW ADVISORS, LLC

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