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David Duke Weld

Advisor at OSAIC — Birdsboro, PA

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

37 years

Location

Birdsboro, PA 19508

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OSAIC

Institution

Total advisors

7,832

Across 3,562 offices

Clients per advisor

73 Low

Avg AUM per client

$398,336 Typical

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

David Weld is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2024 after 20 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Council Commissioner and Vice President for Scouting America, where he manages volunteers and staff delivering youth programs. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and portfolio construction strategies that include a range of investment options and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range up to $25,000, fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000.

Commissions

Advisory Representatives also receive commissions for brokerage and insurance products sold through Osaic Wealth as a broker-dealer.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting, and $50 - $750 per hour for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 Fee-only: Hourly fees for financial planning or consulting services generally range from $0 - $750 per hour, not exceeding $25,000 total fees. Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting generally range up to $25,000, and fixed fees for Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services range from $500 - $15,000, hourly fees $50 - $750 per hour.

Location

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Birdsboro, PA

3115 Main Street

Birdsboro PA 19508

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · North Carolina · Pennsylvania

Work history

37 years of industry experience

OSAIC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Scottsdale, AZ

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

2004 - 2024 • 20 years

Birdsboro, PA

HACKETT ASSOCIATES, INC.

2004 - 2004 • 1 year

Birdsboro, PA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65

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General retirement planning Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations Retired
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CFP®, Series 63

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sinking Spring, PA

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Series 65

Wyomissing, PA

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William M

Series 63, Series 65

Pottstown, PA

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Active portfolio management
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