Morgan Stanley
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Providence
30yrs
David Collins has worked in the financial industry for 30 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Providence, Rhode Island. After five years at UBS Financial Services, David joined Oppenheimer & Co. in 2009, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 477 advisors with offices in Providence, and one of 451 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 14% by experience in Rhode Island
Office1 Financial Plaza Suite 2110, Providence, RI 02903
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$609,565
Advisors at the firm1,160
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Oppenheimer & Co.
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers
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Licenses
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Career
- 2009 – nowOppenheimer & Co. Inc.Current firm
- 2004 – 2009UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Contact David
Local office(401) 331-1932Ask for David. (212) 668-8000Main office · New York, NY 1 Financial Plaza Suite 2110Providence, RI 02903Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.OPPENHEIMER.COM
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Questions to ask David
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About David
How do I contact David?
Call David’s local office at (401) 331-1932 or the Oppenheimer & Co. main office at (212) 668-8000, and ask for David Collins.
How long has David been a financial advisor?
David has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 14% by experience in Rhode Island.
What licenses does David hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is David a fiduciary?
David is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is David paid?
Oppenheimer & Co. reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask David for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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