David Burns

Advisor at Merrill

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Orlando, FL 32832

About

David Burns is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in the Central Florida area since 1985. He focuses on retirement and income planning strategies, helping clients construct investment portfolios aligned with their objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon. David provides expertise in family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income.

Throughout his career, David has collaborated closely with clients’ tax advisors and attorneys to promote the use of tax-efficient strategies and the implementation of appropriate estate plans. He has extensive experience in tax-exempt municipal bonds and other income-producing investments. David holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Moeller High School and attended Ohio State University and the University of Central Florida without obtaining a degree.

Outside of his professional work, David enjoys fishing, football, and golfing. He is recognized as a "Diamond Knight" for his support of The University of Central Florida’s athletic and scholarship programs.

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Income planning Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management General estate planning guidance

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2009 - Present (17 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

1995 - Present (31 years)

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