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David A Singh Bains

Advisor at Robert Baird & Co. — Sacramento, CA University Avenue

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

14 years

Location

Sacramento, CA 95825

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Robert Baird & Co.

Institution

Total advisors

2,630

Across 299 offices

Clients per advisor

90 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$713,008 Very High

HNW client ratio

35% Very High

About

David Bains is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, JPMorgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in breeding English Bulldogs and participates in a nonprofit focused on connecting caregivers with jobs. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves a range of clients including individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services such as financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and utilizes a variety of separately managed account programs with ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and technology.

Client services

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops See schedule d

Expertise

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for specific services or financial plans; negotiated per client agreement.

Percentage

$0 - $10,000,000: Negotiable $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.60% $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.45% $50,000,001 - $75,000,000: 0.30% $75,000,001 - $100,000,000: 0.15% $100,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Brokerage commissions and related fees may apply for securities transactions; separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly consulting or advisory rates available; details negotiated per client agreement.

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly advisory fee may be assessed; minimum annual advisory fee of $60,000 may apply for DDK Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees available; specific fees negotiated and detailed in client agreements.

Location

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Sacramento, CA University Avenue

300 University Avenue, Suite 200

Sacramento CA 95825

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

California

Work history

14 years of industry experience

Robert Baird & Co.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Sacramento, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2019 - 2026 • 7 years

Sacramento, CA

jpmorgan securities, LLC

2016 - 2019 • 3 years

Sacramento, CA

wells fargo advisors llc

2012 - 2016 • 4 years

Sacramento, CA

Wells Fargo Bank NA

2008 - 2016 • 8 years

Sacramento, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Elizabeth D

Series 66

Roseville, CA

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Mark D

Series 63, Series 65

Sacramento, CA

Mechfi

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Retirement income strategy
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Blake F

Series 65

Citrus Heights, CA

Fiduciary Wealth Partners

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General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals
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Kwadwo O

CFA®

Sacramento, CA

Atwima Wealth Management LLC

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Real estate investing Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Self-Employed
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Richard L

Series 65

Sacramento, CA

Onesta Wealth Management, LLC

Richard Loek is a financial advisor with Onesta Wealth Management, LLC in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Onesta Wealth Management since 2012 and also runs Calrima Financial & Insurance Agency, where he serves as CEO and insurance agent. Onesta Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis for portfolio monitoring and offers educational seminars and workshops without charge.

General retirement planning Income planning Cash flow / budgeting Retired
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James S

Series 63, Series 65

Roseville, CA

Covered Edge Asset Management, LLC

James Schroeder is the sole advisor at Covered Edge Asset Management, LLC in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Covered Edge Asset Management since its founding in 2011. Covered Edge Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business owners, creating personalized Investment Policy Statements based on clients’ goals, income, tax situations, and risk tolerance. The firm integrates charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and employs a range of strategies including long-term investing, active trading, options writing, and short sales, with performance-based fee arrangements available for qualified investors.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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