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D.A. Davidson & Co.

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Firm-wide stats for D.A. Davidson & Co.

Total advisors

686

Across 163 offices

Clients per advisor

99 High

Avg AUM per client

$552,040 Typical

HNW client ratio

27% High

About

D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including employer‑sponsored retirement plans, individual investors (including high‑net‑worth clients), charitable organizations, and corporate clients. Its offerings include ERISA retirement plan advisory (3(21) and 3(38) services), wrap fee programs and equity research, modular and comprehensive financial planning (On Course and Holistiplan reports), and a Davidson Private Wealth program for clients with more than $20 million in stated net worth.

The firm frames its advisory work under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and, for retirement accounts, ERISA fiduciary duties, using both qualitative and quantitative analysis and third‑party tools to recommend and monitor investments. For plans it can provide non‑discretionary 3(21) advice or discretionary 3(38) selection and monitoring (including limited discretionary management of risk‑based model portfolios), and its planning process employs scenario analysis and Monte Carlo‑style projections to illustrate potential outcomes.

Several operational features distinguish D.A. Davidson from many large enterprise advisers: it serves as a municipal advisor and participates in municipal underwriting activities (noting a prior SEC MCDC matter related to municipal disclosure practices), an activity that is uncommon among peers. The firm also operates affiliated custodial entities (D.A. Davidson Trust Services and D.A. Davidson Trust Company) and acts as a qualified custodian for certain IRA and 403(b) assets, while providing a no‑additional‑cost Private Wealth planning program for clients with over $20 million in stated net worth.

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Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Demographic focus

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals

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Location

Opus Plaza 1, 1925 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 300

Carlsbad CA 92008

Advisors at this office

9

Advisors at this office

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Robin G

Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Robin Gattinella is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, Gattinella worked at Caffe Vacanza for eight years and volunteered at St. John's School for nine years. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, modular and comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Christopher O

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Christopher Omel is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services such as ERISA plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Heather M

Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Heather Mattlin is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Carlsbad, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson & Co., Mattlin worked in commercial and residential real estate with KW Commercial and Keller Williams Real Estate. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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John V

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

John Vreeburg is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience and has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2014. He is based in Carlsbad, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with a family-owned real estate corporation in Encinitas, CA. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, financial planning, equity research, and private wealth management for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing qualitative and quantitative analysis in its investment approach.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Klindt G

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Klindt Ginsberg is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013 after seven years at Crowell, Weedon & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally refers clients to his wife, who is a residential real estate agent. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards with both qualitative and quantitative investment analyses.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Brian B

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Brian Buehring is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2017. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Daphne M

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Daphne Martin is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining D.A. Davidson in 2016. She serves as a board member and treasurer for the Texas Exes Los Angeles Chapter, a nonprofit scholarship foundation. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, high-net-worth individuals, and charitable organizations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as ERISA plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Linda S

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Linda Smith is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in Carlsbad, CA. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad range of clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, emphasizing fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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Kelly G

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

D.A. Davidson & Co.

Kelly Ginsberg is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including SA Stone Wealth Management Inc. and Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with San Diego Residential Solutions SRS Inc. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Established Professionals
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