Morgan Stanley
47yrs
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David Lesser
Financial advisor at Merrill
David Lesser is a fiduciary financial advisor in New York, New York, with 40 years in the industry. David joined Merrill in 1996, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 15440 advisors with offices in New York, and one of 14018 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience40 years (since 1986)
How that compares ?Top 3% by experience in New York
OfficeOne Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036
FirmMerrill
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- 1996 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact David
(800) 637-7455Merrill main office One Bryant ParkNew York, NY 10036Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask David
Tailored to David’s registration and firm.
- 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?
- 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 Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for David Lesser. David works from the New York, NY office.
How long has David been a financial advisor?
David has been in the industry since 1986, about 40 years. Top 3% by experience in New York.
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?
Merrill 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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