David C Osburn

Advisor at Merrill — Everett, WA Colby Ave

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

26 years

Location

Everett, WA 98201

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,098 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

David Osburn is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since beginning his career in 1999, David has managed individual wealth through various market and life cycles, emphasizing a comprehensive and customized approach that prioritizes understanding each client's unique needs and goals. He focuses on areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. David works closely with clients and trusted professionals to design, implement, and review tailored wealth management strategies aimed at managing investment risk and protecting clients' legacies.

David holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Washington School of Business with a concentration in Finance. He has obtained professional designations such as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, David is actively involved in his community through volunteering, including participation with the Mill Creek Little League. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys spending time with his wife and twin boys, sharing a passion for baseball and golf.

Client services

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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 Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy

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Location

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Everett, WA Colby Ave

2707 Colby Ave

Everett WA 98201

Advisors at this office

15

Most active in

California · Texas · Washington

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Bank of America, N.A.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Everett, WA

Merrill

2009 - Present • 17 years

Tacoma, WA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Sean G

Series 66

Everett, WA

Elderrock Financial LLC

Sean George is a financial advisor at Elderrock Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Berknell Financial Group prior to joining Elderrock in 2018. Sean participates in community and networking groups, including the Rotary Club of Everett and the Everett Rotary Youth Foundation, where he serves as secretary. Elderrock Financial provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management to individuals and sponsors of employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers ERISA-focused fiduciary and administrative services for retirement plans alongside individual wealth management, using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis as well as modern portfolio theory to tailor investment strategies.

Equity compensation tax strategy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Huihwan Y

Series 63, Series 65

Langley, WA

Waterhill Capital, LLC

Huihwan Yu is the sole advisor at Waterhill Capital, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Kirkland, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Mr. Yu has managed Waterhill Capital since 2014. Waterhill Capital provides discretionary portfolio management to individual investors, including IRAs and trusts, as well as limited partners in a private investment partnership. The firm focuses on long-term capital appreciation with an emphasis on capital preservation, employing a "go anywhere, buy anything" investment approach across publicly traded securities without using leverage or private securities.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Nathan F

Series 65

Monroe, WA

Blue Mountain Wealth Management

Nathan Frerichs is a financial advisor at Blue Mountain Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he served 20 years in the United States Coast Guard. Blue Mountain Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser providing wealth management and financial planning services primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fee-only, discretionary management approach that integrates Modern Portfolio Theory, fundamental analysis, and both passive and active investment vehicles, offering tailored portfolios and project-based financial planning.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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Michael S

Series 66

Everett, WA

Focus Advisory, LLC

Michael Smith is a financial advisor at Focus Advisory, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Focus Advisory, an independent registered investment adviser, since 2008. Focus Advisory, LLC provides investment management services exclusively to individual private clients, managing approximately $38 million. The firm employs a global asset management approach using macroeconomic, fundamental, and technical analysis, with portfolios tailored to client suitability and risk tolerance.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing
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Aaron F

Series 65

Edmonds, WA

Quantca Financial

Aaron Farrell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Quantca Financial with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Comcast for nine years and currently serves as CEO of Sapien LLC, a consulting firm. Since 2023, he has volunteered as CFO and board member for Volunteers for Ukraine Inc, a charity providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Quantca Financial offers discretionary portfolio management through a web-based platform, using automated algorithmic investment models with market-timing and tactical allocation features. The firm serves retail, accredited, and institutional clients and combines internet advice delivery with both standard AUM fees and performance-based fees for qualified investors.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Timothy W

Series 63, Series 65

Marysville, WA

Anchor Capital Management LLC

Timothy Walker is a financial advisor with Anchor Capital Management LLC in Marysville, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He previously served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years before transitioning to financial services, including a role at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with an insurance business through his principal role. Anchor Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, closely held businesses, and pension plans by providing financial planning and facilitating access to pre-screened third-party investment advisers. The firm focuses on diversified manager allocation plans without taking custody or exercising investment discretion, emphasizing retirement feasibility, cash flow analysis, and risk management.

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