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David Jacobs

Member at Navalign in Encino, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

David Jacobs holds the title Member at Navalign, LLC, an investment adviser managing $732M, and works from its Encino, CA office. David Jacobs has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Navalign since 16 January 2018, has 24 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66.

24
Years in industry
8
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

David Jacobs has held the title Member at Navalign since March 2002, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. David Jacobs studied at Cornell University.

Navalign, LLC is an Encino, CA firm with $732M under management, 716 clients and 8 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.

David Jacobs is Partner of Navalign. He began his career in 1996 at an investment management firm on Wall Street and established his own practice in 2002. In addition to serving clients directly, he oversees the firm’s investment team as Chief Investment Officer.

  1. – present · 8 years
    Encino, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 119919
  2. – · 15 years
    Sherman Oaks, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 119919

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Navalign

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

David Jacobs is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in January 2018.

  • CaliforniaSince 16 January 2018
  • UtahSince 16 January 2018

Examinations

Series 6625 March 2002
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 6320 February 1998
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 713 February 1998
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
David William Jacobs
CRD
2986626
Firm
Navalign · CRD 119919
Role
Member
Office
15910 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 1605, Encino, CA 91436
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
June 2002
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
navalign.com

Common questions

Where does David Jacobs work?

David Jacobs has held the title Member at Navalign, LLC since March 2002, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 2 April 2026

Is David Jacobs a financial advisor?

Yes. David Jacobs has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Utah, through Navalign since January 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does David Jacobs have?

David Jacobs has 24 years in the financial industry, since June 2002, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has David Jacobs passed?

David Jacobs has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 1998.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did David Jacobs work before Navalign?

Before Navalign, David Jacobs was registered through Carter Jacobs, LLC, June 2002 to December 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is David Jacobs based?

David Jacobs’ registered office is in Encino, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is David Jacobs registered with FINRA?

No. David Jacobs has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is David Jacobs a CFA charterholder?

Navalign lists David Jacobs with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: David Jacobs biography, navalign.com

How can I verify David Jacobs’ record?

Search CRD 2986626 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes David Jacobs’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Navalign

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2986626, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Navalign, LLC, filed 2 April 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Navalign team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.