About David D. Powell
Dave’s career began in institutional investments and corporate consulting in 1990 after graduating from the University of WA. For 20 years Dave provided financial analysis and advice to private and public companies, mostly in the technology, consumer products, financial services, and healthcare industries. After working with two small boutique firms Dave joined KPMG Consulting in 1998 and concluded his corporate consulting career at Duff & Phelps in 2010.
In 2010 Dave decided to make a career pivot from corporate advisory to personal financial advisory. He joined Morgan Stanley with the goal of helping successful corporate executives and their families turn their work success into lifelong financial success. Entrepreneurial at heart, Dave grew his practice from scratch and has achieved five promotions since 2010, most recently Senior Vice President, and has been named to the Forbes Best in State list numerous times (2022 – 2024). In addition, Dave’s earned Morgan Stanley’s distinguished Family Wealth Directors (FWD) recognition in 2020. FWD is a rigorous, invitation only strategic training program that requires extensive study and a series of 15 oral and written exams. Topics covered include advanced knowledge in taxation, estate planning, asset management, risk, succession planning, philanthropy, and behavioral finance.
Dave lives in Seattle is a proud father of two “kids” in their 20s. He is a longtime active supporter of charitable causes focused on children and environmental health. Dave enjoys hiking, biking, camping, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
(2022-2024) Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
[Source: Forbes (Awarded April 2024). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC for the period 6/30/22-6/30/23. https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/wealth-management/forbes-top-wealth-advisors-lists-2024]
Securities Agent: NJ, MO, ID, DC, CT, AZ, OH, NY, MI, UT, MN, MA, AR, MS, VT, VA, NE, MD, HI, WY, PA, KY, IA, CO, CA, OK, MT, FL, WI, NV, NC, LA, GA, WA, TX, SD, NM, IN, IL, DE, TN, SC, RI, OR, NH, ME, KS, AL, AK, ND; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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