David Root has been Chief Executive of D.B. Root & Company since August 2015, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. David Root holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Communications from the University of Michigan.
D.B. Root & Company, LLC is a Pittsburgh, PA firm with $952M under management, 777 clients and 15 advisers across 2 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
David B. Root, Jr. is Founder & Chief Executive Officer of DBR & CO, based in Pittsburgh. He founded the firm in 1994 and, as CEO, leads its strategic and operating initiatives, mentors team members and advises a select group of clients. Before founding DBR & CO, he was President of Bill Few Associates in Pittsburgh, PA. He joined the industry in 1983.
David Root’s longest registration was 15 years at D.B. Root & Company, Inc. (1995–2010). Before joining D.B. Root & Company in 2015, David Root was registered through Commonwealth Financial Network and D.B. Root & Company, Inc.
- D.B. Root & Company, LLCCurrent– present · 11 yearsPittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 188512
- Commonwealth Financial Network– · 10 yearsPittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8032
- D.B. Root & Company, Inc.– · 15 yearsPittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112042
Professional designations
Listed by D.B. Root & Company
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
David Root is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from October 2015; the most recent is Texas, in April 2020.
- PennsylvaniaSince 1 October 2015
- TexasResidentSince 30 April 2020
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 19 February 1985 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 October 1984 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- David Bond Root
- CRD
- 1270361
- Firm
- D.B. Root & Company · CRD 188512
- Role
- Chief Executive
- Office
- 436 SEVENTH AVENUE, SUITE 2800, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 1985
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- dbroot.com
Where does David Root work?
David Root has been Chief Executive of D.B. Root & Company, LLC since August 2015, and is a control person of the firm.
Is David Root a financial advisor?
Yes. David Root has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania and Texas, through D.B. Root & Company since October 2015.
How many years of experience does David Root have?
David Root has 41 years in the financial industry, since March 1985, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has David Root passed?
David Root has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 1984. FINRA credited David Root with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did David Root work before D.B. Root & Company?
Before D.B. Root & Company, David Root was registered through Commonwealth Financial Network, March 2005 to September 2015; D.B. Root & Company, Inc. (CRD 112042), January 1995 to December 2010.
Where is David Root based?
David Root’s registered office is in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is David Root registered with FINRA?
No. David Root has no current broker registration.
Is David Root a CFP?
D.B. Root & Company lists David Root with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify David Root’s record?
Search CRD 1270361 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes David Root’s full registration record.
- Heather OstrowskiChief Financial Officer
Jesse RootChief Operating Officer- Richard ChenChief Compliance Officer
Michael AroestyChief Investment Officer