David Schnier

David Schnier serves as the Chief Legal Officer at NewEdge Capital Group since May 2022, advising on legal, compliance, and regulatory issues across the company's wealth management businesses. Schnier previously held the position of General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at NewEdge Wealth and was a Partner, Chief Compliance Officer, and General Counsel at The Private Wealth Partners. Prior to these roles, Schnier worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, where responsibilities included managing business risk and providing legal advice across various divisions. Early career experiences include positions at J. & W. Seligman & Co. and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, focusing on corporate law and investment funds. Schnier holds a JD from Georgetown University Law Center and a BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Rutgers University.