David Brown Jr.

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

David Brown Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in creating tax-efficient, growth-oriented financial strategies tailored to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. David emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances and priorities to deliver clear and structured guidance that supports informed decision-making.

David holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Georgia and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His advisory approach centers on disciplined growth, prudent asset protection, and long-term financial security, helping clients navigate life transitions and prepare for retirement with confidence.

Outside of his professional work, David enjoys a range of personal interests including billiards, boxing, camping, chess, golfing, hiking, music, pickleball, running, and traveling. He is also involved in community activities such as Habitat for Humanity.

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 Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer

Occupation focus

Based on Merrill

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Based on Merrill

Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Fee options

Percentage

$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)

Other

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

Location

701 S Frederick Ave

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Most active in

Maryland · Texas

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2025 - Present (1 year)

Merrill

2024 - Present (2 years)

Resilient Kids

2022 - Present (4 years)

Bank of America

2022 - 2024 (2 years)

Bank of America

2020 - 2022 (2 years)

Assurance IQ

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

Resilient Kids

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

CREAM Team Properties

2019 - 2021 (2 years)

Committed Home Care

2017 - 2021 (4 years)

Appen Butler Hill Inc

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Center for Applied Behavior Analysis

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

World Financial Group

2015 - 2025 (10 years)

Utica City School District

2013 - 2019 (6 years)

Disclosures

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