David began his career in the investment business 25 years ago.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree in 1980 and from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, University of Memphis, with Juris Doctor Degree in 1985.  He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1986 and maintains an active practice emphasizing Tax and Estate Planning.  In 2000, David joined a select group of attorneys admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.  He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is considered one of the leading estate planning advisors in the nation.

David and his wife, Beth, have two children: Chris and Katie.  Chris, a graduate of Houston High School and Washington University in St. Louis, is a security technology expert with Shelby County Schools and a master’s candidate in cyber security.  Katie, also a graduate of Houston High school, is currently a student at Middle Tennessee State University where she is majoring in Business Administration.

David Pickler has built his personal and professional life on the principles of community service, civic leadership, and philanthropic investment.  Beth and David began their community involvement with PTA in their children’s schools.  David was elected to Shelby County School Board of Education in 1998 and has served as chairman for the past ten years.  He serves on the Executive Board of the Tennessee School Boards Association and will be association President in 2009.  In July, 2008, David was selected to serve as the Southern Region Director for the National School Boards Association.   He has twice been honored as Tennessee School Board Member of the Year.