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David C Walker

David C Walker

CFP®
VESTGEN ADVISORS
St. Charles, IL
·CRD# 1986655·37 years experience

Professional Summary

David C Walker, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC located in St. Charles, Illinois and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in St. Charles, Illinois. David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$50K–$100K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Investment Planning

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities. Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1992

Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 318657
RIA
459 Dunham Road Ste. 200, St. Charles, IL 60174
October 31, 2025 - Present
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 120222
RIA
BD
459 Dunham Rd, Ste 200, St. Charles, IL 60174
October 31, 2025 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
St. Charles, IL
December 18, 2020 - November 6, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
St. Charles, IL
December 18, 2020 - November 6, 2025
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
St. Charles, IL
August 26, 2009 - December 23, 2020
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
St. Charles, IL
August 26, 2009 - December 23, 2020
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 10078
RIA
Wheaton, IL
October 7, 2003 - August 21, 2009
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 10078
BD
Wheaton, IL
October 28, 2002 - August 21, 2009
DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 8665
BD
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
September 11, 1989 - October 28, 2002

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Current Firm

VA
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

ENNEA WEALTH SOLUTIONS | WEALTH MANAGMENT GROUP | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | VESTGEN WEALTH PARTNERS | VESTGEN ST. CHARLES | VESTGEN SOUTH BARRINGTON | VESTGEN SCHAUMBURG | VESTGEN RETIREMENT SERVICES | VESTGEN OAK BROOK | VESTGEN NAPERVILLE | VESTGEN KIRKWOOD | VESTGEN KEY WEST | VESTGEN KANSAS CITY | VESTGEN INVERNESS & DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN GLEN ELLYN | VESTGEN EGG HARBOR | VESTGEN DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN CHICAGO | VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC | VESTGEN ADVISORS | VESTGEN | VESTBRIDGE ADVISORS | OPTIMUM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LANDMARK CAPITAL | FOUNTAIN WEALTH

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2022 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1 North Franklin Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606

Phone Number

(312) 237-4446

# of Employees

165

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 40 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VESTGEN ADVISORS - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

22,790

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,665,601,942

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1) DGD Ventures LLC. 459 Dunham Road, Suite 200, St Charles, IL 60174. Partnership formed with two other members to purchase a LP in Chicago called Pilot Project. Each member contributed $14,000. Managing member, bookkeeper. 1 hr/mo; 1 during trading hrs. 2) VestGen Advisors, LLC. 1 N Franklin St, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606. RIA. 90 hrs/mo; 90 during trading hrs. 3) Courtyards of St Charles Office Condo Assocation. 459 Dunham Road, Suite 200, St Charles, IL 60174. I am the president of my office condo association. 1 hr/mo; 1 during trading hrs. Not investment related. 4) David Walker Vacation Rental Ownership.459 Dunham Road, Suite 200, St Charles, IL 60174. I purchased a second home in Panama City Beach. 17545 Front Beach Rd, Unit 1606 Panama City Beach, FL 32413. Held out as rental property. Owner. 1 hr/mo; 1 during trading hrs. Not investment related. 5) Swisher & Walker Financial Services, Inc. 459 Dunham Road, Suite 200, St Charles, IL 60174. Income tax preparation, accounting services. President, tax preparer and accountant. 85 hrs/mo; 85 during trading hrs. Not investment related. 6) WFS Real Estate LLC. 459 Dunham Road, Suite 200, St Charles, IL 60174. WFS Real Estate owns the office from which I do business. 459 Dunham Road, Suite 200, St Charles, IL 60174. Managing member, bookkeeper. 1 hr/mo; 1 during trading hrs. Not investment related.

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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".
VA
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

ENNEA WEALTH SOLUTIONS | WEALTH MANAGMENT GROUP | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | VESTGEN WEALTH PARTNERS | VESTGEN ST. CHARLES | VESTGEN SOUTH BARRINGTON | VESTGEN SCHAUMBURG | VESTGEN RETIREMENT SERVICES | VESTGEN OAK BROOK | VESTGEN NAPERVILLE | VESTGEN KIRKWOOD | VESTGEN KEY WEST | VESTGEN KANSAS CITY | VESTGEN INVERNESS & DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN GLEN ELLYN | VESTGEN EGG HARBOR | VESTGEN DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN CHICAGO | VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC | VESTGEN ADVISORS | VESTGEN | VESTBRIDGE ADVISORS | OPTIMUM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LANDMARK CAPITAL | FOUNTAIN WEALTH

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2022 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(10/31/2025)
RR
Arizona
(10/31/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(11/4/2025)
RR
California
(10/31/2025)
RR
Colorado
(10/31/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(10/31/2025)
RR
Delaware
(10/31/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/31/2025)
RR
Georgia
(10/31/2025)
RR
Illinois
(10/31/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(10/31/2025)
RR
Indiana
(10/31/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(10/31/2025)
RR
Michigan
(10/31/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(10/31/2025)
RR
Missouri
(10/31/2025)
RR
Nevada
(10/31/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(10/31/2025)
RR
New York
(10/31/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(11/21/2025)
RR
Ohio
(10/31/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(10/31/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(10/31/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/31/2025)
RR
Virginia
(10/31/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/31/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1992About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1990About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1989About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2010About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by David

  • Tax Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Investment Planning

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