David Kastner, CFP®

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About David Kastner, CFP^®

David is responsible for advising clients and managing their portfolios. Because he is so client-focused, he serves as the perfect bridge between the Wealth Management and Investments sides of the business, effectively communicating market updates to both clients and team members.

David joined the team in May 2022 after 25 years working at Charles Schwab. He started as a Senior Analyst in 1997 before becoming a Senior Portfolio Manager and heading up Schwabs Market Analysis division. He also chaired the Investment Committee for Schwab Managed Portfolios" ETFs. In these roles, David was responsible for market and economic research, tactical asset allocation, ETF selection and investment risk management.

Prior to Schwab, David was in banking and traded commodity and financial futures on the Kansas City Board of Trade. In 1990, he graduated with a bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Kansas and earned a CFA Charter Holder designation in 2003.

David enjoys building enduring relationships with clients and helping them achieve their financial goals. He excels at making complex concepts easier to understand for clients that may not closely follow what is happening in the markets.

Outside of work, he and his wife enjoy spending time with their three children and two grandchildren as well as participating in outdoor activities like mountain biking and skiing.

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General Information

Firm Start Year

2012

No. of Employees

10-19

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CRD#

286087

Firm CRD#

286087

Name of Custodial Firm

Fidelity, Schwab, etc.

States Licensed in

Years of Experience in Financial Services

Number of Years with Current Firm

Work Experience

Managing Director, Wealth Management Adams Wealth Advisors Logan, UT | May 2022 Present

Lead Wealth Management and Business Development teams; set firm-wide strategy and drive client growth.

Portfolio Manager for Adams Wealth investment strategies; deliver tailored wealth solutions.

Manage the AIM Ventura Fund; oversee research, security selection, and risk management.

Director, Senior Investment Strategist Charles Schwab Denver, CO | Mar 2020 May 2022

Led market/economic research and tactical asset allocation for Schwab Center for Financial Research Market Analysis Group.

Directed ETF selection, portfolio construction, and investment risk management for model portfolios.

Senior Portfolio Manager, Schwab Managed Portfolios ETF Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. Denver, CO | Jan 2010 Mar 2020

Managing Director & Senior PM for SMPETF SMA platform; owned strategy design, implementation, and oversight.

Responsible for performance, rebalancing, and investment process governance across ETF mandates.

Managing Director / Senior Analyst / Registered Representative Charles Schwab Denver, CO | Sep 1997 Dec 2009

Senior roles within SCFR Market Analysis Group producing economic and market commentary.

Earlier background in banking and futures trading; contributed to firm investment views and client education.

Work with the following types of clients

Non-Profit Organizations, Individual Investors, Businesses, Investment Clubs

Advisory Services Provided

Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Tax Advice and Services

Compliance

Registered Investment Advisor

Registered Representative

Investment Advisor Representative

Acknowledged fiduciary

Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years

I have a clean record

Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years

I have a clean record

Qualifications & Membership

Certifications, Accreditations & Designations

CFP^®

Securities Licenses

Series 63, Series 24, Series 7, Series 65

Firm Information

Firm's Number of Clients

Firm's Number of Planning Clients

Firm's Number of Managed Clients

Assets Managed by Firm

$590,000,000

Advisor's Number of Clients

Advisor's Number of Managed Clients

Advisor's Number of Planning Clients

Assets Managed by Advisor

$200,000,000

Compensation and Fees

Fee Structure

Fee-Based

Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts

$500,000

Compensation Methods

Based on Assets

Fee % Based on Assets

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Economics

The University of Kanasas
09/1/1986 -6/1/1990

Chartered Financail Analyst - CFA

CFA Institute
01/01/2003 -01/01/2003

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About David Kastner, CFP®