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Ellis D. Rainsberger

WAVERLY ADVISORS
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905
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CRD#: 1073580
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Professional summary


Ellis Dwight Rainsberger JR, who also goes by Bud Rainsberger, Ellis Dwight Jr Rainsberger, is a registered financial advisor currently at WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bud Rainsberger | Ellis Dwight Jr Rainsberger

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Non-Financial Industry Activities: Mr. Rainsberger is a partner and owner in Eagle Mountain Builders, a custom home construction company. He devoted 10 hours a month during trading hours and 40 hours a month outside of trading hours. 2% of his yearly income is received from this activity. 4355 Elk River Road Steamboat Springs CO 8048. Start date: 01/01/2021 Non-Financial Industry Activities: Mr. Rainsberger is the owner of RFS Lease Management. Mr. Rainsberger devotes approximately five (5) hours per month to this business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 16, 2023 - Present

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 980 Pico Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
RIA
CRD#: 115332
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - April 2, 2024

RAINSBERGER WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 108325
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

October 10, 1990 - September 10, 1997

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

March 23, 1990 - November 5, 1990

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 26, 1985 - March 23, 1990

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 6, 1984 - November 27, 1985

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
Past

November 24, 1982 - February 24, 1984

BOETTCHER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 101

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC
401K COMPLETE | WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC | WARREN, AVERETT, KIMBROUGH AND MARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARREN AVERETT WILSON PRICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT O'SULLIVAN CREEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT KIMBROUGH & MARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | WARREN AVERETT FAMILY OFFICE | WARREN AVERETT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | WAKM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | WA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | MCSHANE PARTNERS

CRD#: 115332 / SEC#: 801-60741

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2001 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
Colorado
(11/16/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/23/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WA
WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC
401K COMPLETE | WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC | WARREN, AVERETT, KIMBROUGH AND MARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARREN AVERETT WILSON PRICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT O'SULLIVAN CREEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT KIMBROUGH & MARINO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WARREN AVERETT INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | WARREN AVERETT FAMILY OFFICE | WARREN AVERETT ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | WAKM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | WA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | MCSHANE PARTNERS

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)


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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 Accounts34,313
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 28,263,743,199

Accountant surprise examination report


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

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Company Information


WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 115332Colorado Springs, CO 80905

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