David Schneid
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Syracuse, NY 13202
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
14 years
David Schneid is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of professional experience to his role. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 and holds Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, along with NMLS licensure. David works with business owners, high net worth individuals, and families to develop financial strategies aimed at achieving both short and long-term goals.
Before joining Merrill Lynch, David served as CEO of Summit Software, Microsoft’s authorized licensing agent for Visual Basic for Applications, and began his career as a mortgage trader. His background also includes experience with technology startups and investment banking. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing from Cornell University, where he played four years of varsity lacrosse and three years of junior varsity ice hockey. David later obtained an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Columbia University.
David is active in his local community, coaching youth hockey and youth lacrosse with the Camillus Youth Hockey and Camillus Youth Lacrosse organizations. He resides in Syracuse, New York, with his wife and six children, and balances his professional career with his personal interests in various sports and family activities.
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
205 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
New Jersey · New York · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2017 - Present (9 years)
Merrill
2016 - Present (10 years)
Blue Ocean Strategic Capital
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
Summit S0 Ftware
2006 - Present (20 years)
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