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David Lee Berman

CFP®
BERMAN MCALEER
TIMONIUM, MD
·CRD# 1877857·38 years experience

Professional Summary

David Lee Berman, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BERMAN MCALEER located in Timonium, Maryland. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BERMAN MCALEER·CRD# 332906
RIA
9690 Deereco Road Suite 800, Timonium, MD 21093
February 13, 2025 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
Timonium, MD
April 19, 2016 - May 20, 2025
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Timonium, MD
January 16, 2003 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Timonium, MD
January 16, 2003 - May 20, 2025
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
RIA
Timonium, MD
January 1, 2001 - January 17, 2003
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
BD
New York, NY
May 3, 1999 - January 17, 2003
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC·CRD# 6635
BD
New York, NY
May 16, 1991 - May 3, 1999
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10410
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Hartford, CT
September 22, 1988 - May 20, 1991
HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4184
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September 22, 1988 - May 20, 1991

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Current Firm

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BERMAN MCALEER

BERMAN MCALEER | BMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BERMAN MCALEER, LLC

CRD#: 332906 / SEC#: 801-131830
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

9690 Deereco Road Suite 800, Timonium, MD 21093

Phone Number

(410) 560-9960

# of Employees

29

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 17 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BERMAN MCALEER ADV PART 2A (3/3/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,467

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,821,801,181

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Other business activities

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Business Name: Berman McAleer Holdings, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 9690 Deereco Road Suite 800 Timonium MD 21093 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Invest in both securities and private investments (all submitted for approval from compliance in advance) Position, Title or Relationship: LLC member Start Date: 2/24/2005 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Investment partnership for our own personal use Business Name: Berman McAleer Partnership Investment Related: No Address: 9690 Deereco Rd #800 Timonium MD 21093 Nature of Business: Other Other/None of the Above Only function is to fund the buy/sell agreement with insurance policies Position, Title or Relationship: Partner Start Date: 10/1/2010 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Partnership formed to own life insurance policies on the owners of Berman McAleer .Business Name: David Berman Investment Related: No Address: 9690 Deereco Rd, Suite 800 Timonium MD 21093 Nature of Business: Consulting Position, Title or Relationship: Consultant Start Date: 2/20/2012 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Evaluating proposals, valuing assets in relation to each other, estimating retirement income needs Business Name: Pride of Baltimore, Inc Investment Related: No Address: 1240 Key Highway Baltimore MD 21230 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: Board member Start Date: 6/24/2019 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Attend board meetings, support fundraisers, assist in strategy decision-making Business Name: BMC RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC POSITION: member NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 09/16/2024 ADDRESS: 9690 Deereco Rd #800, Timonium MD 21093 DESCRIPTION: sales and administration

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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BERMAN MCALEER

BERMAN MCALEER | BMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BERMAN MCALEER, LLC

CRD#: 332906 / SEC#: 801-131830
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/30/2025 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Maryland
(2/13/2025)
IAR
New York
(10/31/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1989About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1989About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1989About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1988About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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