David Nelson has been an investment adviser representative at Monument Capital Management since April 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. David Nelson holds an MBA in Finance and International Finance from Columbia University and a BA in Cellular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.
Monument Capital Management, LLC is an Alexandria, VA firm with $648M under management, 239 clients and 9 advisers across 9 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
David Nelson is Executive Director of Monument Wealth Management, specializing in financial planning, middle market M&A advisory, exit planning, and portfolio design and investment management for ultra-high net worth families. He began his career at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets in 1986 in fixed income institutional sales and trading, and joined Merrill Lynch's Global Wealth Management Group in Washington, D.C. in 2004. In 2012 he became a registered advisor with HighTower Advisors in Reston, VA, before joining Monument.
David Nelson’s longest registration was 8 years at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC (2017–2026). Before joining Monument Capital Management in 2026, David Nelson was registered through Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC and Pagnatokarp Partners, LLC.
- Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC– · 8 yearsAlexandria, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288512
- Pagnatokarp Partners, LLC– · 1 yearReston, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282298
- Hightower Advisors, LLC– · 3 yearsReston, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 145323
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 8 yearsWashington, DC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Investment adviser representative registrations
David Nelson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in April 2026.
- TexasSince 1 April 2026
- VirginiaSince 1 April 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 8 July 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 17 June 2004 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- David Richard Nelson
- CRD
- 1575597
- Firm
- Monument Capital Management · CRD 159882
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- December 2004
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- monumentwealthmanagement.com
Where does David Nelson work?
David Nelson is an investment adviser representative registered through Monument Capital Management, LLC since April 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is David Nelson a financial advisor?
Yes. David Nelson has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Virginia, through Monument Capital Management since April 2026.
How many years of experience does David Nelson have?
David Nelson has 21 years in the financial industry, since December 2004, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has David Nelson passed?
David Nelson has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 2004. FINRA credited David Nelson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did David Nelson work before Monument Capital Management?
Before Monument Capital Management, David Nelson was registered through Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC, December 2017 to March 2026; Pagnatokarp Partners, LLC, August 2016 to November 2017; Hightower Advisors, LLC, October 2012 to March 2016; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, July 2004 to October 2012.
Is David Nelson registered with FINRA?
No. David Nelson has no current broker registration.
How can I verify David Nelson’s record?
Search CRD 1575597 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes David Nelson’s full registration record.
