David Krake is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Brea, California. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2003 and joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004, David has worked with families and business owners to help them navigate financial challenges and pursue their goals with an appropriate level of risk. His practice areas include family wealth management, corporate benefits, retirement income planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, and small business strategies. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), which support his work in corporate retirement plans and exit planning.
David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing, graduating summa cum laude from Hardin-Simmons University. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Financial Planning Board, the National Association of Plan Advisors, the Exit Planning Institute, and Kingdom Advisors. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors in 2017, 2018, and 2019, David maintains an ongoing commitment to professional excellence.
Active in his community, David serves as an elder at The Church at Green Hills and chairs the Whittier Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. He volunteers with Imagine Whittier, a mentoring program for families transitioning out of homelessness, and participates in other local organizations such as Whittier CBMC and the Whittier Consortium on Homelessness. David lives in Whittier, California, with his wife, Lauren, and their three children. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, running, singing, and writing.