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20yrs

David Dirks

Financial advisor at Plum Street Advisors

Based in Newton, Massachusetts, David Dirks is a fiduciary financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. David joined Plum Street Advisors in 2017, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets.

One of 109 advisors with offices in Newton, and one of 89 fiduciaries.

Newton, MA 02459Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience20 years (since 2006)
How that compares ?More experience than 62% of advisors nationwide
Office154 Wells Avenue Suite 3, Newton, MA 02459
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets
Typical client at the firm ?$2.44 million
Advisors at the firm6
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Plum Street Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managers

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2017 – now

Questions to ask David

Tailored to David’s registration and firm.

  1. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  2. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  3. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  4. 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 (781) 514-5142 or the Plum Street Advisors main office at (504) 517-5107, and ask for David Dirks.

How long has David been a financial advisor?

David has been in the industry since 2006, about 20 years. More experience than 62% of advisors nationwide.

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?

Plum Street Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage. 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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