David Stark
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Las Vegas, NV 89145
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
12 years
David Stark is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in portfolio management and financial advising. Since 1991, he has been actively involved in the financial markets, navigating significant events such as the tech bubble of 2000, the financial crisis of 2008-2009, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2014, David transitioned from institutional portfolio management to the retail sector to assist clients in achieving financial success and reaching their long-term goals. His expertise includes college education planning, institutional investment consulting, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income.
David's investment philosophy employs a disciplined, multi-pronged approach emphasizing patience, discipline, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. He practices active management and tactical decision-making, aiming to exceed client expectations by fostering relationships built on trust, care, and service. His professional designation includes being a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is married to his wife, Lisa, and they have three children. Outside of his professional role, David enjoys spending time watching his children’s soccer games, fishing, golfing, and walking his two dogs. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Based on Merrill
$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)
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
400 S Rampart Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89145
Nevada · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2021 - Present (5 years)
Merrill
2021 - Present (5 years)
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A
2015 - 2021 (6 years)
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association
2015 - 2021 (6 years)
Morgan Stanley
2014 - 2017 (3 years)
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