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David Ellman

23 Years of Experience
Walnut Creek, CA
Broker

David Ellman is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Walnut Creek, CA, with 23 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

2001 N Main St Ste 410, [Nk/Nl-Rbo], Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

David operates his LPL business under the DBA BMO Investment Services and fulfills a financial institution duty as an advisor for BMO Bank NA, dedicating minimal time. He also works as a notary for Bank of the West, spending minimal time per month.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
July 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
July 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
July 2023 - July 2025 · 2 yrs
LPL Financial LLCBroker
July 2023 - July 2025 · 2 yrs
Bancwest Investment Services, INC. (bwis)
September 2015 - July 2023 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Bancwest Investment Services, INC.Broker
July 2015 - July 2023 · 8 yrs
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2009 - November 2014 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
October 2003 - October 2009 · 6 yrs
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
June 2003 - September 2003 · 3 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
December 2000 - August 2002 · 1 yr 8 mos
State Registrations1 state
CA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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