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David G. Dowell

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Lexington, KY 40507
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CRD#: 1054637
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Professional summary


David Glen Dowell is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. David has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. DGD MANAGEMENT, LLC; LEXINGTON/KY; MANAGING MEMBER; START DATE: 08/2020; FOR BUSINESS TAX PURPOSES OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 1 HOUR/MONTH AND 0 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: KEEPING UP WITH MONTHLY INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR TAX PURPOSES 3. HALL ESTATE, YES, LEXINGTON, KY, EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE OF ESTATE OVERSEEING INVESTMENTS, 04/27/2023, 1 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED, 1 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING DEVOTED, DISTRIBUTE ESTATE ASETS INTO A TRUST AND OVERSEE THE TRUST ADMINISTRATION.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 22, 2020 - Present

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
RIA
CRD#: 151523
Lexington, KY
Past

August 25, 2006 - April 19, 2023

APW CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43814
Lexington, KY
Past

July 23, 2004 - November 12, 2020

RUSSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109513
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

July 14, 2004 - September 30, 2005

WINEBRENNER CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 48027
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

August 14, 2000 - July 23, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
LEXINGTON, KY
Past

August 14, 2000 - July 23, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

June 23, 1989 - August 14, 2000

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 22, 1982 - July 5, 1989

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Kentucky
(9/22/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/17/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/9/1990
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 543-4516
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,802
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,885,527,411

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Company Information


MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151523Lexington, KY 40507

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