David graduated from Princeton University in 1996 with a BA in Politics and Army ROTC. Upon graduation he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. David trained at Ft. Knox’s Officers Armor School with a subsequent active duty station at Ft. Hood, TX. David started his Wealth Management career with Merrill Lynch in 2003, and after 16 years went Independent and formed Austin Wealth Management in February of 2019.

David believes in giving back to the local Spokane community. He currently serves as a Trustee for the Spokane Symphony Orchestra and is a Foundation Board Member of Gonzaga Preparatory School. David was also the past President of The Morningstar Foundation and past Board Member of The Morningstar Boys Ranch. David has been married to his beautiful wife Heidi since 2002 and they are raising two active and energetic young men, Jack (14) and Hayden (7). In his free time, David enjoys playing the cello, fly fishing, snow skiing, and golf.