Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
25 advisors
Number of Clients
1,061 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$418K average
Assets Under Management
$443.0M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Financial Planning:Included in AUM fee
Financial Plan Fee:$499

FTA charges an annual fee, up to 1.95%, for discretionary asset management services, calculated monthly in arrears based on the value of assets under management. Sub-advisory asset management fees are .75%. Financial consulting services are typically free, but 401(k) guidance may cost $499. The fees do not include transaction fees, brokerage fees, custodial fees, or the management fees charged by mutual fund companies or ETF sponsors. FTA does not have a minimum account size requirement.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

12412 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 25, St. Louis, MO, 63131

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Regulatory History (1)
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Regulatory
March 1998
Final
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

David is a managing member and insurance agent at FTA Insurance Services, LLC, dedicating more than half of his time to insurance sales since 2016. He also spends minimal time on RIA Compliance Services, LLC since 2018.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Financial & Tax Architects, LLC
July 1999 - Present · 26 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Securities Service Network, INC.Broker
June 1998 - July 2009 · 11 yrs 1 mo
Cardinal Investments, INC.Broker
February 1995 - October 1997 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
January 1992 - January 1995 · 3 yrs
Cutter and Company Brokerage, INC. Broker
June 1991 - January 1992 · 7 mos
First American National Securities, INC. Broker
May 1989 - June 1991 · 2 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations1 state
MO
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Exams
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