# David Manteau

> David Manteau is a fee-only financial advisor at Colman Knight in Acton, Massachusetts, who holds the CFP and CFA credentials. David charges a flat fee or retainer and an ongoing planning fee (no asset minimum) and focuses on estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Colman Knight
- **Based in:** Acton, Massachusetts
- **Fee model:** Flat fee or retainer; Ongoing planning fee
- **Fees (firm's website):** no asset minimum
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $187.7M across 441 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP, CFA
- **Specialties:** Estate & legacy planning, Tax planning
- **CRD:** 5050202 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5050202)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in MA, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2012), Series 66 (2005)
- **Firm size:** 8 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.colmanknight.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is David Manteau a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: David holds no broker registration, and Colman Knight reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does David charge for financial advice?

David charges a flat fee or retainer and an ongoing planning fee.

### How much does David charge?

According to Colman Knight's website, checked October 30, 2026: no asset minimum.

### Where is David Manteau based?

David Manteau is based in Acton, Massachusetts.

### What does David specialize in?

David's specialties include estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

### What credentials does David Manteau hold?

David Manteau holds the CFP and CFA credentials.

### Is David Manteau registered with the SEC?

Yes. David Manteau is registered as an investment adviser representative in MA and TX (CRD 5050202), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Colman Knight manage?

Colman Knight reports $187.7M across 441 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact David Manteau?

Through David's website, www.colmanknight.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5050202): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.colmanknight.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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