David J Barberis

Advisor at Merrill — Denver, CO Josephine St

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

25 years

Location

Denver, CO 80206

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,558

Across 3,149 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

David Barberis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2000 with Merrill Lynch, he has focused on developing wealth management strategies tailored to the unique situations, concerns, and goals of successful individuals and families. David provides personalized advice across a broad range of wealth management services, including corporate executive services, equity and executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization.

Prior to his current role, David served as a Senior Analyst in Merrill's Private Wealth Management Group, advising ultra-high-net-worth clients such as company founders, private equity partners, and senior executives. He has experience providing investment guidance across all asset classes and developing complex investment plans. David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Colorado and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) professional, as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

David participates actively in his community by coaching youth sports, including baseball and football. He also enjoys golf, hunting, and spending time with his family. His approach emphasizes collaborative client relationships based on transparency and trust, aiming to simplify clients’ financial lives while addressing evolving personal and financial circumstances.

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 Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies

Occupation focus

Executive

Demographic focus

LGBTQIA Established Professionals

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Commissions

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Location

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Denver, CO Josephine St

200 Josephine St, Investment Solutions Group

Denver CO 80206

Advisors at this office

60

Most active in

Colorado · Texas

Work history

25 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2015 - Present • 11 years

Denver, CO

Merrill

2000 - Present • 26 years

Denver, CO

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Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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