David has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry as a financial advisor exclusively serving the needs of high net worth individuals, families and foundations. He has an extensive background in post-sale liquidity management, including hedging and monetization strategies, restricted and control securities strategies, and tax management. David and his team actively monitor the investment landscape for potential opportunities and strategies that seek to provide a favorable risk/reward balance given current market conditions. Finally, David provides tailored guidance on trust, estate and intergenerational wealth transfer issues.
David joined Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management as an Executive Director in July of 2020, achieved the Family Wealth Director designation in August of 2021, the Senior Portfolio Manager designation in July of 2022, and the Alternative Investments Director designation in April of 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, David spent 21 years in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs, where he was a Certified Wealth Advisor and a team leader.
David’s prior work experience includes active duty in the U.S. Army, where he served a tour in Bosnia-Herzegovina during Operation Joint Endeavor, as well as internships at J.P. Morgan and Alex Brown and Sons. David graduated Beta Gamma Sigma from Columbia University with an MBA in Finance, and received his BBA in Finance from Loyola College in Baltimore, graduating with honors as a member of the Financial Management Association Honor Society.
Capabilities:
- Comprehensive Wealth Planning
- Investment Management
- Risk Management
- Tax, Trust & Estate Planning Strategies
- Family Governance & Wealth Education
- Lifestyle Advisory Services
- Asset Allocation
- Manager Selection
- Sustainable & Responsible Investing
- Hedging Strategies
- Cash Management & Lending
- 10b5-(1) Programs
- Consolidated Reporting
Securities Agent: NY, NJ, GA, KY, MN, DC, AR, PA, NH, CT, CA, WV, NC, MD, AZ, MI, VA, TN, SC, MA, FL, OH, NM, DE, TX; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Transactional Futures/Commodities; Managed Futures
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Founded in 1977, Private Wealth Management is the division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management that is dedicated to serving the firm’s most affluent clients, including some of the world’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and stewards of multigenerational wealth. Functioning as an exclusive investment boutique within a global financial firm, we deliver sophisticated solutions that leverage the intellectual capital and insight of Morgan Stanley’s substantial global resources. Drawing on a deep understanding of your financial life, our goal is to help you:
- Manage investments with an unwavering focus on your financial strategy and personal goals
- Create comprehensive, multigenerational wealth management plans based on your needs, challenges and the values that guide your life and legacy
- Simplify financial complexity to help you achieve clarity and control
Private Wealth Management Highlights
- Approximately 300 teams specialized in assisting individuals and families with $20MM+ in investable assets
- Over $1.2 trillion in AUM
- Comprising 26% of the Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list for 2025
- Direct access to ultra high net worth experts in philanthropy, family dynamics, wealth transfer, lifestyle advisory and other areas of interest to ultra high net worth families
1 Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, September 2025
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