David Nelson Bell
Investment Adviser Representative at Osaic Institutions, Inc.
Professional summary
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David Nelson Bell is an investment adviser representative with Osaic Institutions, Inc. in Johnson City, TN, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2020 and were previously registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Office
Advisors at this office: 2
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
- Broker:
7 states and territories
California, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedJan 2020 – Jul 2024Bristol, TN
- Regions BankFeb 2017 – Dec 2019Bristol, TN
- SunTrust BankJun 2014 – Feb 2017Nashville, TN
- Strategic Outsourcing, IncDec 2016 – Feb 2017Nashville, TN
- Bank of America, N.A.Mar 2020 – Jul 2024Bristol, TN
- OSAIC Institutions, Inc.Jul 2024 – no end date reportedMeriden, CT
- TruPoint bankJul 2024 – no end date reportedPounding Mill, VA
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Osaic Institutions, Inc.
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $5,500
- Estimated blended rate
- 0.025
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
Advisory services (fee-based portfolios, investment team support, case design), equity and fixed income trading, life/long-term care/disability insurance, trust services, training, lead generation, marketing support, and recruiting.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 550
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Meriden, CT
- SEC file number:
- 801-67242
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of August 18, 2026
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