David Lee Smits
Advisor at Merrill — Grand Rapids, MI Monroe Ave NW
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Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
41 years
Location
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Merrill
Institution
David Smits is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 40 years of experience in the wealth management industry. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1989. His role involves providing personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions, focusing on client-specific financial goals. His expertise covers financial strategies, retirement and estate planning services, and he serves individual, family, and corporate clients. He actively utilizes Merrill's resources, including specialists in advanced estate planning and retirement plans for business owners.
David holds a Bachelor's Degree from Calvin College and has attained several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach combines extensive industry experience with practical judgment developed through client relationships and training.
Beyond his professional work, David engages in community service aligned with the Merrill tradition of supporting local organizations. His personal interests include cooking, gardening, spending time with his family, and traveling.
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SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Grand Rapids, MI Monroe Ave NW
250 Monroe Ave NW, Ci Business Controls
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Advisors at this office
63
Michigan · Texas
41 years of industry experience
Bank Of America, N.a.
2009 - Present • 17 years
Grand Rapids, MI
Merrill
1989 - Present • 37 years
Grand Rapids, MI
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