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CFP
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CFP

David Sparks

14 Years of Experience
Cincinnati, OH

David Sparks is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Mariner, based in Cincinnati, OH, with 14 years of industry experience. David operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 11 more. Their firm serves 55,512 clients with $130B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
985 advisors
Number of Clients
55,512 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.3M average
Assets Under Management
$125.4B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$100K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$7,500
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.25%
$1.0M - $5.0M1.00%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.80%
$10M+0.60%

Fees are subject to negotiation. Subject to a minimum quarterly fee of $1,875. Certain alternative strategies and specialized accounts may incur separate strategy fees or third-party manager fees.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

312 Walnut Street, Suite 2300, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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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 is a board member and chair of the Governance Committee for Santa Maria Community Services, a charity in Cincinnati, OH. He dedicates minimal time to this role, overseeing activities and ensuring policy compliance.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Mariner
March 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Creative Planning
January 2019 - March 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
March 2018 - January 2019 · 10 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
March 2018 - January 2019 · 10 mos
Scottrade Investment Management
February 2017 - March 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
Scottrade, INC.Broker
September 2011 - March 2018 · 6 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations1 state
OH
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Exams
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