Walter B. Lunsford

WAVERLY ADVISORS | President/CEO

CINCINNATI, OH 45242

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CRD#: 1070860

Professional summary

Walter Bishop Lunsford is a registered financial advisor currently at WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Walter has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Philanthropic services

Trust & estate planning

Institutional consulting

Financial planning

Retirement planning

What is your current number of clients?

Greater than 100

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) 9258 Wealth Management. Investment Related. 4420 Cooper Rd. Suite 100, Blue Ash, OH 45242. RIA Firm, President/CEO. Start 1/2018. 160hrs/mo, 120hrs during trading hours. President/CEO. 2)The Hatton Foundation. Non-Investment related. 308 E. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Private Family Foundation, Executive Director. Start 10/1997. 2.5hrs/mo, 1hr during trading hours. Oversee the legal, administrative and accounting outsourcing for the organization. Organize meetings and oversee the overall direction of the foundation. Financial Advisor for foundation portfolio management & adherence to investment policy statement. 3) Lunsford Cattle Company, LLC. Non-investment Related. 1302 Powersville Harrison County Rd., Brooksville, KY 41004. Agriculture/Farming, President/Owner. Start 10/2007. 4hrs/mo, 0 hours during trading hours. This is an ongoing cattle farming operation, operated in a supervisory position. 4)Lunsford Ridge Farm, LLC. Non-Investment Related. 1302 Powersville Harrison County Rd., Brooksville, KY 41004. Agriculture/Farming, President/Owner. Start 1/1998. 8hrs/mo, 0 hrs during trading hours. Owns the farm, farm manager, responsible for day to day operations.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 22, 2024 - Present

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4420 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

RIA

CRD#: 115332

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 2, 2019 - January 30, 2019

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Cincinnati, OH

Past

January 9, 2018 - December 2, 2024

9258 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 290693

BLUE ASH, OH

Past

November 18, 2005 - December 31, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 705

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

November 10, 2005 - December 31, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 705

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

March 16, 2001 - December 8, 2005

ADVEST, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 10

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

February 9, 2001 - December 8, 2005

ADVEST, INC.

CRD#: 10

HARTFORD, CT

Past

August 14, 2000 - February 27, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Past

September 6, 1994 - August 14, 2000

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

CRD#: 1287

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 4, 1991 - September 14, 1994

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 566

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

March 23, 1984 - October 4, 1991

GRADISON & COMPANY INCORPORATED

CRD#: 859

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 115332 / SEC#: 801-60741

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Ohio
(10/22/2024)

IAR

Texas
(10/22/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/6/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/6/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/31/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 4/29/1999

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/17/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 115332 / SEC#: 801-60741

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2001 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

600 University Park Place Suite 501, Birmingham, AL 35209

Mailing Address

Phone number

(205) 871-3334

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

371

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WAVERLY - ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (11/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	34,313
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 28,263,743,199

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
02/16/2024	Cover Page	Report
06/15/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Contact information

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Walter B. Lunsford

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Walter Bishop Lunsford's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

9258 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

ADVEST, INC.

ADVEST, INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

GRADISON & COMPANY INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/6/2000

Series 63

Date: 4/6/1984

SIE

Date: 12/31/2017

Series 31

Date: 4/29/1999

Series 7

Date: 3/17/1984

Current Firm

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

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