David Busch

David Busch, CFA, is Co-Chief Investment Officer at Trajan Wealth LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, where he is responsible for developing and implementing firm-wide investment strategies. He oversees asset allocation and portfolio construction with a focus on optimizing risk-adjusted returns to help clients achieve long-term goals. His investment purview spans fixed income, equities, alternatives, and derivatives, ensuring broad asset class coverage with particular emphasis on balancing risk and opportunity amid shifting market conditions.

Prior to his current leadership role, David served as Director of Fixed Income at Trajan Wealth LLC and was previously Head of Corporate Investments and Capital Markets at Silicon Valley Bank. Across these positions, he has directed multi-billion-dollar portfolios and produced strong returns across global asset classes, demonstrating expertise in managing both traditional and alternative investments. Alongside his investment responsibilities, David regularly provides market commentary and educational content, contributing thought leadership to the broader financial community.

David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from New Mexico Highlands University, a degree from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management from San Juan College. As a Chartered Financial Analyst®, he brings over two decades of experience in fixed income, equities, and capital markets to the advisory and wealth management sectors, emphasizing client education and disciplined, research-driven investment management.