David Gau is a registered investment advisor at Great Waters Financial, based in Shoreview, MN, with 5 years of industry experience. David operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Education Planning, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, and 4 more. Their firm serves 1,627 clients with $1.2B in assets under management.
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
25 advisors
Number of Clients
1,627 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$759K average
Assets Under Management
$1.2B
Fee Structure
Minimum Investment:$50K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.25% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.80% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.60% |
| $10M+ | 0.60% |
Fees are negotiable at the firm's discretion. Assets allocated to fee-only annuities are charged at a flat 1.00% annual rate.
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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location
4100 Lexington Ave N, Suite 100, Shoreview, MN, 55126
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Employment Separation After Allegations
September 2025Employment History
Current Registrations
Great Waters Financial
February 2026 - Present · 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Strategic Advisers LLC
March 2025 - October 2025 · 7 mos
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
November 2022 - March 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
November 2022 - October 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
June 2021 - October 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
February 2021 - October 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos
State Registrations2 states
MNTX
Advisor
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Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
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