David L Niehaus
Advisor at Merrill — Los Angeles, CA 2049 Century Park E
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
29 years
Location
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Merrill
Institution
David Niehaus is a Private Wealth Advisor with experience advising private clients and institutions for over two decades. He began his career as an analyst at JPMorgan in 1996 and joined Merrill in 1999 as a founding member of the Jones Zafari Group. His expertise includes asset allocation strategy, global equity portfolio management, and investment manager selection. In his current role, he oversees his team's asset allocation process and focuses on assisting multigenerational families undergoing significant liquidity and life events requiring advanced planning strategies.
David received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Claremont McKenna College, graduating Cum Laude. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He and his wife Leah reside in Manhattan Beach, California, with their three children. David is involved in his community as a recreational tennis player and supporter of youth sports. He serves on the Parent Advisory Board for the South Bay Lacrosse Club, volunteers with Mira Costa High School Varsity Tennis, and supports several organizations including New City Church, Claremont McKenna College, Homes of Hope, Marymount High School, First Break Academy, and the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation.
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Los Angeles, CA 2049 Century Park E
2049 Century Park E
Los Angeles CA 90067
Advisors at this office
213
California · Texas
29 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Los Angeles, CA
Merrill
1999 - Present • 27 years
Los Angeles, CA
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