Louis Scatigna has been an investment adviser representative at Fortitude Advisory Group since January 2008, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. is a Gig Harbor, WA firm with $468M under management, 622 clients and 15 advisers across 9 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Louis Scatigna is listed among the partners of AFM Investments, which he and Martin Saltzman established in 1987. He has worked in the financial field for more than 38 years, helping people plan for retirement and create budget plans. He also began a radio show, The Financial Physician, and published a book of the same name in 2009.
Louis Scatigna’s longest registration is the current one, 18 years at Fortitude Advisory Group since 2008. Before joining Fortitude Advisory Group in 2008, Louis Scatigna was registered through Karel Gordon Investment Associates Inc.
- – present · 18 yearsToms River, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 116083
- Karel Gordon Investment Associates Inc– · 3 yearsHowell, NJ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106202
Professional designations
Listed by Fortitude Advisory Group
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Louis Scatigna is registered as an investment adviser representative in New Jersey, since January 2008.
- New JerseySince 8 January 2008
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 99TO | Operations Professional Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 4 | Registered Options Principal Examination | 22 October 2008 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 25 July 1989 |
| Series 27 | Financial and Operations Principal Examination | 6 July 1989 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 15 February 1986 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 3 December 1983 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 3 December 1983 |
- Name
- Operations Professional Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Registered Options Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Financial and Operations Principal Examination
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- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Louis Gene Scatigna
- CRD
- 1218270
- Firm
- Fortitude Advisory Group · CRD 116083
- Office
- 81 East Water Street, Suite 1B, Toms River, NJ 08753
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 1983
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- afminvestments.net
Where does Louis Scatigna work?
Louis Scatigna is an investment adviser representative registered through Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. since January 2008, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Louis Scatigna a financial advisor?
Yes. Louis Scatigna has a current investment-adviser registration in New Jersey, through Fortitude Advisory Group since January 2008.
How many years of experience does Louis Scatigna have?
Louis Scatigna has 42 years in the financial industry, since December 1983, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Louis Scatigna passed?
Louis Scatigna has passed 7 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 7, Series 27, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 99TO. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in December 1983. FINRA credited Louis Scatigna with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Louis Scatigna work before Fortitude Advisory Group?
Before Fortitude Advisory Group, Louis Scatigna was registered through Karel Gordon Investment Associates Inc, June 2004 to December 2007.
Where is Louis Scatigna based?
Louis Scatigna’s registered office is in Toms River, NJ.
Is Louis Scatigna registered with FINRA?
No. Louis Scatigna has no current broker registration.
Is Louis Scatigna a CFP?
Fortitude Advisory Group lists Louis Scatigna with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Louis Scatigna’s record?
Search CRD 1218270 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Louis Scatigna’s full registration record.