David Lawrence Bachman

Advisor at Merrill — Nashville, TN 2nd Ave S

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

33 years

Location

Nashville, TN 37201

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,588

Across 3,189 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

David Bachman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading the Bachman, Herron & Associates team. He provides comprehensive wealth planning and asset management services to individuals, families, and institutional clients, focusing on delivering customized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances. His areas of expertise include retirement plan services, portfolio management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and addressing complex financial needs such as divorce transition planning and managing new wealth.

David began his wealth management career in 1992 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. His military experience includes flying 34 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). David earned bachelor's degrees in aeronautical engineering and mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University.

David resides in Nashville with his wife, Leslie, and their three grown children. Outside of his professional work, he is involved in his church and community and supports Christian nonprofit organizations. His team-oriented approach and commitment to client service underpin the long-term relationships he builds with high-net-worth individuals such as attorneys, physicians, entertainers, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Attorney Doctor or Medical Professional Entertainment Industry

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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Nashville, TN 2nd Ave S

222 2nd Ave S

Nashville TN 37201

Advisors at this office

87

Most active in

California · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas

Work history

33 years of industry experience

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Westlake Village, CA

Merrill

2009 - Present • 17 years

Westlake Village, CA

Citigroup Global Markets

1999 - 2009 • 10 years

Woodland Hills, CA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Timothy C

Series 63, Series 65

Nashville, TN

Applied Capital LLC

Timothy Cantrell is a financial advisor with Applied Capital LLC in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC from 2013 to 2015 before joining Applied Capital in 2015. Cantrell is also involved with Cantrell and Associates, a non-investment-related business entity he owns. Applied Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services mainly to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on long-term asset allocation and diversification utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and select alternative investments, while integrating digital estate-planning tools and multi-tiered financial planning options.

Private / alternative investments
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Henry T

Series 63, Series 65, CFP®, Series 7

Nashville, TN

Raymond James & Associates

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Wealth management Roth conversion strategy Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Charitable giving tax strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Real Estate Professional Self-Employed
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William A

Series 66

Nashville, TN

Center Hill Wealth, LLC

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Active portfolio management
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Angelo R

Series 63, Series 65

Mount Juliet, TN

Roman Wealth Management, LLC

Angelo Roman is the owner and sole advisor at Roman Wealth Management, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Clearing. Roman serves as Board President for the Joe Beretta Heart Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Roman Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $34.6 million across 78 client relationships. The firm emphasizes individualized Investment Policy Statements and employs a long-term investment approach focused on individual equities alongside mutual funds, fixed income, and ETFs.

Active portfolio management
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William J

Series 66

Nashville, TN

Boulevard Money

William Jones is a financial advisor at Boulevard Money LLC in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors LLC and Advisory Services Network, LLC. Boulevard Money LLC is an independent, state-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis for sector and holding selection, and it offers wrap fee program services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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Tyler B

CFP®, Series 66

Nashville, TN

Dirigo Private Wealth

Tyler Beaudoin is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Dirigo Private Wealth. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Dirigo Private Wealth is an independent advisory firm that offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios using client-specific asset allocation and combines fundamental and technical analysis, generally favoring longer-term holdings while allowing shorter-term trades for rebalancing or client needs. It also hosts educational seminars and events for clients and the public.

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