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David B Walker

Financial Professional at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

Mobile, ALCRD #6068803
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
13 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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David B. Walker is a financial professional associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Mobile, AL, where they have been associated since 2022. They have worked in the securities industry since 2013 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative).

Office

3674 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36608

Advisors at this office: 21

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Registration type not available
Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 8/15/2012
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/17/2012

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
11/23/2022 – Mobile, AL
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
11/21/2022 – 11/22/2022New York, NY
Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.
4/11/2019 – 11/22/2022Birmingham, AL
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
6/18/2018 – 4/30/2019Pensacola, FL
BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc.
8/25/2014 – 6/15/2018Mobile, AL
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
9/18/2012 – 1/22/2014Fairhope, AL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Compass BANK
    Jul 2014 – Jun 2018Birmingham, AL
  2. BBVA Securities Inc.
    Aug 2014 – Jun 2018Mobile, AL
  3. BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc.
    Aug 2014 – Jun 2018Mobile, AL
  4. BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Inc.
    Jul 2014 – Jun 2018Austin, TX
  5. Brookshire Development Company
    Jul 2008 – Nov 2022Spanish Fort, AL
  6. Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
    Jun 2018 – Apr 2019Pensacola, FL
  7. Valic Financial Advisors
    Apr 2019 – Nov 2022Houston, TX
  8. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Nov 2022 – Aug 2026Mobile, AL
  9. Bank of America, N.A.
    Jan 2023 – Aug 2026Mobile, AL
  10. Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
    Aug 2026 – no end date reportedMobile, AL

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Small Business 401(k) plans including Group 401(k) and Individual 401(k), SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, investment fiduciary services, recordkeeping, trading, custodial and financial wellness services, and call center educational support for employees.

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Small Business 401(k)Retirement PlansSEP IRASIMPLE IRAInvestment FiduciaryTax DeductionsRecordkeepingFinancial Wellness

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsInsurance CompaniesCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
25,472
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
New York, NY
SEC file number:
801-14235

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026

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