

The Rosenberg Group - David L. Rosenberg, CFP®, CRPC®

My Mission Statement
My Story and Services
As a consequence of his extensive investment experience, David is a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Management Director who, in addition to providing traditional advice and guidance, can help clients pursue their objectives by building and managing their own personalized or defined strategies, which may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. Senior Portfolio Management Directors are provided a high degree of flexibility in constructing portfolios and selecting securities. When servicing clients through the Firm’s Senior Consulting Group Program, a Portfolio Management Director may manage his strategies on a discretionary basis.
David is currently serving as Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Additionally, he has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™(CFP®) certification and Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) professional designation. David joined the Beverly Hills, CA office in May 2021 following 13 years as a Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch and, before that, for 18 years as a Managing Director in the Private Client Services and Institutional Fixed Income Divisions of Bear, Stearns & Co. in Los Angeles. He started on Wall Street in 1983 working for Drexel Burnham Lambert in New York as a Vice President.
David began his professional career working for a large, multinational accounting firm from which he was able to obtain his experience as a C.P.A. He is a 1978 graduate of The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania with B.S.E degree and a double major in Accounting and Marketing.
David and his wife, Roberta, have lived and worked in Los Angeles for over three decades.
David feels that community involvement and service are important components to one’s life. In that regard, he was previously a member of the Board of the Carthay Circle Neighborhood Association as well as a previous Committee Member for the Milken Community Schools. Additionally, David has served as an Officer, Executive Board and/or Board of Director member for: the Builders of Jewish Education of Los Angeles, Sinai Temple in Los Angeles and The Penn Fund of the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Rosenberg Group Method
PLANNING FOR EVERY STAGE OF LIFE

The Rosenberg Group believes financial wellbeing begins with having a Financial Plan. Your stage in life will determine the type of planning need and questions you have. Do you have a plan in place?
Typically, our clients under 55, these are your prime working years. In this life stage, you'll make a majority of your lifetime consumer purchases, while also making crucial financial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. Questions to ask yourself regarding wealth building are:
Most often our clients between 55 and 75, this includes a few years leading up to retirement and the first several years of retirement. While the heavy lifting is done during your Wealth Building years, a customized financial strategy is crucial in this stage for a successful retirement.
After enjoying retirement for several years, our clients, typically those over 75, begin contemplating different goals. Instead of focusing on wealth building and distribution, the focus shifts to how they want to leave their legacy.
If you find yourself struggling to answer these questions, feel free to reach out to us via the Contact Us button at the top of our website.
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About David L. Rosenberg
David holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) professional designation. He joined the Beverly Hills, CA office in May 2021 following his career as a Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch, Managing Director in the Fixed Income Division of Bear, Stearns & Co, and Vice President at Drexel Burnham Lambert.
David’s professional journey began at a multinational accounting firm, where he gained experience as a C.P.A. He holds a B.S.E degree with a double major in Accounting and Marketing from the Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1978. He and his wife, Roberta, have been part of the Los Angeles community for over three decades. David’s commitment to community involvement is evident through his past roles on various boards, including the Carthay Circle Neighborhood Association, Milken Community Schools, Builders of Jewish Education in Los Angeles, Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, and The Penn Fund of the University of Pennsylvania.
About Amanda Wald
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Amanda worked with The Rosenberg Group at Merrill Lynch where she was also a Division and Branch Coach that helped to train others in her role.
Amanda has been in the financial services industry since 2010 after graduating Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship. She holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 Licenses.
Amanda is originally from South Florida but made her way to the Los Angeles area after spending several years in New York and San Diego. In her free time, Amanda loves practicing yoga, traveling, trying new restaurants, and playing with her pet bunny, Nugget.
The Power of Partnerships
About Cosmin Serban
Private Bankers partner with Financial Advisors to develop a specialized approach for managing clients’ cash flow, liquidity and financing needs, leveraging our comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions.
Cosmin began his career in financial services in 2004, and joined Morgan Stanley in 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Private Banker at Wells Fargo Bank. He also served as a Financial Services Representative at Opus Bank/Fullerton Community Bank.
Cosmin is a graduate of the University of Houston - Downtown, where he received a Masters Degree of Business Administration in International Business. He lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Outside of the office, Cosmin enjoys playing soccer and traveling.
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