David Bachman
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Nashville, TN 37201
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
33 years
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.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
222 2 Nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37201
California · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2009 - Present (17 years)
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