The Strength Of Advice
Our Services
How do you envision retirement? Laying on the beach? Spending time with family? We can help you plan for the future you want.
You’ve worked hard to build your wealth—now let’s ensure it’s protected with a thoughtful estate plan that secures your legacy and provides for your loved ones.
Setting up your child for success is a worthwhile investment. We help to ensure they have the necessary resources to pursue their dreams.
Navigating the complexities of financial protection can be an overwhelming endeavor. We can help you identify and implement long-term strategies to protect the ones you love.
A financial plan can turn your vision into clear objectives and an efficient plan of action. Let us help you reach your goals.
We take a comprehensive approach to portfolio management, ensuring your assets are strategically aligned with your goals and priorities.
The Strength of Advice
Wealth Management
Our professional experience combines with the skills of other D.A. Davidson professionals in insurance and estate, financial and retirement planning to assist in developing a plan that is truly comprehensive – a wealth management plan designed to meet your long-term financial goals.
2025 Annual Report
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Investment Banking
Our investment banking division is a leading full-service investment bank that offers comprehensive financial advisory and capital markets expertise. The group has extensive transaction experience serving middle market clients worldwide across five industry verticals: consumer, diversified industrials, financial institutions, real estate and technology.
2025 Year in Review
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John Decker
Senior Vice President, Head of Business Advisory Services & Equity Capital Markets Liaison
A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, John joined SMITH HAYES Financial Services Corporation in 1996 as an intern and later became VP of Public & Corporate Finance from 1999-2002. In May 2002, he joined Douglas Theatre Company as CFO to embark on a strategy to expand and update the theatre circuit and prepare it for sale. John remained in that position until successfully completing the sale transaction to the Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) in April 2008. He rejoined SMITH HAYES in May 2008 as Executive VP and Director. While serving in that role, John led sales force growth and improvement initiatives, ultimately achieving record asset growth, gross revenue and profitability. In 2013, he accepted the position of President & CEO of SMITH HAYES, and was responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of the firm. In 2016, John organized and managed the merger of SMITH HAYES with D.A. Davidson (both ESOP firms), a transaction which resulted in a successful combination of strengths and an expanded level of services for the firm's clients.
John graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics in 1998 and completed an MBA with high distinction in 1999. He is currently on the board of directors of Hampton Enterprises, Inc. and Bryan Health. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Tammy, and their children, Taylee and Jackson.
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Trust Services
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Nick O'Brien
Vice President, Senior Trust & Estate Planner
As a Senior Trust & Estate Planner, Nick has a passion for assisting D.A. Davidson’s clients through the complexities of family wealth planning, tax planning, and end of life planning. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson Trust Company in 2025, he practiced law for six years as a private practice attorney with Koley Jessen, P.C. L.L.O. His areas of focus were estate planning and administration, nonprofit formation and tax compliance, guardianships and conservatorships, gift and estate tax, and estate and trust litigation. Nick holds a law degree and bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Creighton University.
Outside of work, Nick serves on the Board of Directors of Vita Nova Maternity Community and is active in the Omaha nonprofit community.
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Fixed Income
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Paul Grieger
Managing Director, Public Finance Director
Paul Grieger joined D.A. Davidson & Co. in 2002 after four years of experience with another public finance firm. He provides investment banking services to all types of municipal issuers throughout the state of Nebraska and beyond. He previously served on the advisory board of D.A. Davidson & Co. and currently serves as Managing Director of public finance.
In addition to serving his municipal clients, Paul works across Fixed Income Capital Markets to support collaboration and growth efforts throughout D.A. Davidson’s diverse public finance footprint. He represents the firm’s individual banking offices on the Fixed Income Leadership Team, working to ensure resources align with strategic planning.
Paul received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He holds FINRA licenses Series 7, 50, 53, 54 and 63.
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