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David Richard Burgess

Investment Adviser Representative at Wealthfront Advisers LLC

Palo Alto, CACRD #5126265Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
15 yrs
Exams Passed
7

Professional summary

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David Richard Burgess is an investment adviser representative with Wealthfront Advisers LLC in Palo Alto, CA, where they have been registered since 2016. They have worked in the securities industry since 2011 and have been registered with 4 firms, including E*trade Capital Management, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.

Office

261 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Advisors at this office: 23

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

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California
Broker:
1 state or territory

California

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 6/8/2011
Series 52
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
Series 99
Operations Professional Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/10/2011
Series 53
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Passed 12/14/2016
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 1/28/2014

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Wealthfront Advisers LLCCurrent
9/16/2016 – Palo Alto, CA
Wealthfront Brokerage LLCCurrent
9/16/2016 – Roseville, CA
E*trade Capital Management, LLC
4/10/2012 – 9/15/2016Cupertino, CA
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
6/9/2011 – 4/9/2012Menlo Park, CA
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
8/10/2006 – 10/23/2006San Francisco, CA

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. Wealthfront Inc.
    Sep 2016 – no end date reportedRedwood City, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Wealthfront Advisers LLC

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

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$500
Estimated blended rate
0.0025

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

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and Institutions

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
40
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
Palo Alto, CA
SEC file number:
801-69766

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

Form ADV data as of July 23, 2026

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