David Gunn

David Gunn is Head of U.S. and Canada Business Units.

David is responsible for financial advisors, client support team members and home office associates who partner to enhance the financial well-being of individuals, families and communities across North America. He is driven by Edward Jones' purpose to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of those we serve, supporting our colleagues, and strengthening our communities and society together.

David sits on the Enterprise Leadership Team, which provides advice and counsel to the managing partner to help the firm grow its impact and create value for clients, colleagues and communities today and into the future.

A proven enterprise leader, David is focused on delivering long-term value to both clients and branch teams, building human connections, talent development, and achieving sustainable growth.

David strives to connect the work of each associate at Edward Jones back to the client experience, placing those we serve at the center of everything we do.

David began his career in 2000 as a financial advisor in Calgary, Alberta, where he quickly proved to be one of the firm's top performers. That early success propelled him to become an Edward Jones Principal, deepening his leadership skills at the firm's U.S. headquarters in St. Louis. He returned to Canada in 2015 to lead Financial Advisor Talent Acquisition in the Canadian headquarters located in Mississauga, Ontario.

With experience spanning both countries, in 2018, David assumed the role of President, Edward Jones Canada, where he focused on shaping our future through Canada’s multi-year strategic investments to meet the evolving needs of our clients and branch teams.

Born and raised in St. Thomas, Ontario, David graduated with honors from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School's Securities Industry Institute and earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Outside of work, David spendsd time with his family, exploring the trails of Southern Ontario while discovering new places, grounding the mindset he brings to leadership; steady forward, staying curious and always trailblazing with purpose.