David James Van Osdol

Advisor at Smarter Way Wealth — New Haven, CT

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Credentials

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

New Haven, CT

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Smarter Way Wealth

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

0 Low

Avg AUM per client

—

HNW client ratio

—

About

David Van Osdol is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their unique financial goals and needs, developing tailored strategies to help pursue those objectives.

His professional experience spans over two decades, including positions as a Financial Planning Specialist at Ameriprise from 2019 to 2021, Registered Representative at Cetera Advisors from 2018 to 2019, and Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Smith Barney (Morgan Stanley) from 1998 to 2008. This extensive background provides him with a broad perspective on financial planning and portfolio management.

David emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work. No additional information on education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Client services

Based on Smarter Way Wealth

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Smarter Way Wealth

Passive / index investing

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Fee options

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Flat fee of $100 per month

Location

New Haven, CT

New Haven CT

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Connecticut

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Smarter Way Wealth, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

New Haven, CT

Fidelity Investments

2025 - 2026 • 1 year

Boston, MA

FIdelity Investments

2021 - 2026 • 5 years

Chappaqua, NY

Unemployed

2021 - 2021 • 1 year

Irvington, NY

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc

2019 - 2021 • 2 years

Rye Brook, NY

Cetera

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

CETERA Financial Specialists LLC

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Peller Wealth Management

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

New York, NY

CETERA Financial Specialists LLC

2018 - 2019 • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Homemaker

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

Irvington, NY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Paul M

CFP®, CPA, PFS™

North Haven, CT

Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC

I'm a passionate business owner that has dedicated my career to helping others work toward their ideal vision for the future by aligning their financial resources with personal values. Our team works with a select group of individuals and families who value proactive and comprehensive financial advice tailored to meet their needs.

Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Inherited wealth Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Technology Professional
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Laura S

Series 63, Series 65

Woodbridge, CT

Capital Trust and Associates LLC

Laura Simon is a financial advisor with Capital Trust and Associates LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has led Capital Trust and Associates since 2013. Simon is also a licensed independent insurance agent in Connecticut, authorized to sell long-term care insurance. Capital Trust and Associates is an independent firm providing investment management, wealth management, and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and corporate clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to construct diversified portfolios, often utilizing SEI’s asset allocation models and third-party managers.

Wealth management Annuities
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Donato R

Series 66

Shelton, CT

Rosales Wealth Group LLC

Donato Rosales is a financial advisor with Rosales Wealth Group LLC in Shelton, CT. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Financial Planning Services and LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a licensed insurance agent associated with the Connecticut Health Enrollment Center Co. Rosales Wealth Group LLC is a single-advisor independent firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach comprising low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with the option to include individual securities or independent managers, while also maintaining an affiliated insurance agency.

Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Richard H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Branford, CT

Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor

Richard Hutchinson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been operating Dick Hutchinson Registered Investment Advisor since 1992. He also founded Summit Investor Coach, LLC in 2010 and serves as a board member of the Mary Wade Nursing Home, a nonprofit organization in New Haven, CT. His firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes written investment policy statements and non-discretionary portfolio management, often integrating investment management with financial planning engagements.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Active portfolio management
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Peter K

Series 65

Shelton, CT

Fortress Financial Management

Peter Kihara is a financial advisor at Fortress Financial Management with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at Fortress Accounting since 2020 and at Security Acquisition Partners since 2007. He is also a 50% owner of an affiliated accounting practice. Fortress Financial Management provides discretionary investment management and project-based financial planning to individuals, small business owners, and small-business retirement plans. The firm uses a proprietary fundamental-analysis methodology and a tax-aware, long-term buy-and-hold approach, typically exercising full discretionary authority and conducting formal portfolio reviews quarterly.

General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Robert W

Series 63, Series 65

Branford, CT

Worrell Advisory Services

Robert Worrell III is the principal of Worrell Advisory Services in Branford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He founded Worrell Advisory Services in 2016 after a brief tenure at Sowell Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance council of St. Clare Church in East Haven, assisting with budgeting and financial matters. Worrell Advisory Services provides financial planning, retirement and education planning, estate and tax considerations, investment consultation, and business advisory services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and small businesses. The firm uses an active investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and offers discretionary management through third-party custody platforms with disclosed fee-sharing arrangements.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Charitable giving & philanthropy
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