David Foster

Advisor at Merrill

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Credentials

Series 66

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Upper Saint Clair, PA 15241

About

David Foster is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he supports clients by providing personalized financial advice, retirement planning, and ongoing performance tracking. He works closely with individuals and small business clients to help optimize their retirement plan benefits and develop strategies tailored to their financial goals.

With over 17 years of experience at Merrill, Foster’s expertise includes divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit and defined contribution plan consulting, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. He holds professional certifications including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).

Foster earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Business Communication from Robert Morris University. He resides in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, with his two children, and enjoys attending their events as well as recreational activities such as boating, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, and skiing.

Expertise

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management

Occupation focus

Self-Employed

Demographic focus

Parents

Work history

Bank Of America, Na

2009 - Present (17 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated : 7691

2006 - Present (20 years)

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