David has been in the financial services industry since 1989 serving clients in many different states. He uses financial planning and investment processes that help his clients to make well-informed decisions at critical points in their financial lives.
David's practice is built on the following personal beliefs:
- Long-term, healthy relationships are built on honest, open communication.
- An advisor must know the "big picture" before giving advice.
- Things will change, so flexibility is a key planning element.
- Every client is unique, so no one solution is always the best answer.
- Trust must be earned.
Professional Background
After earning his Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia in Economics (December 1988), David obtained his securities (Series 7) license and moved to West Palm Beach Florida. After a short stint as a stockbroker at a small brokerage firm, he worked for a financial planning firm and learned the business from the ground up. Deciding to make financial planning his career, he obtained his ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation in 1995 (October 18th) from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Just under a year later (9/16/96), he challenged and passed the CFP Comprehensive Exam. On September 1st, 2001, he struck out on his own.
In June of 2006, he moved his business to Tennessee while continuing to serve clients in many states. In 2015 he added the AIF designation.
Licenses and Designations
ChFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant
CFP® - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner
AIF® - Accredited Investment Fiduciary
Registered Representative (Series 7)
Life and Heath Insurance License
David is licensed to...
... offer securities in the following states: FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NY, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA
... provide investment advisory services in the following states: FL, GA, KY, NE, NY, SC, TN, VA
... sell life and health insurance in the following states: FL, GA, IL, KY, MI, NY, TN, WA
Community Involvement
David has been involved in many organizations including charities, civic organizations, and churches. Always looking to give back to the community that supports him, he is active in the Mount Juliet Chamber of Commerce where he served on the Board of Directors for 6 years (2011-2016) and also served as the 2012 Chairman of the Board. He is also a member of the Mount Juliet Noon Rotary Club where he served as the President for the 2014-2015 Rotary Year. David served for 6 years on the board of the Charis Health Center, including 4 years as president. David also served for 3 years on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity (Wilson County Division). He is currently serving on Celebration Lutheran Church congregation council
Personal Background
David and his wife Cathy have been married since 1990. They have three children, Caroline , Natalie and Eric.
David enjoys "Do It Yourself" home projects, playing golf and traveling when he gets the chance. He also enjoys playing drums at church every now and then!