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Emmett B. Beard

WAVERLY ADVISORS
PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269
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CRD#: 1244296
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Professional summary


Emmett Barry Beard JR, who also goes by Chip Beard, Emmett Barry Beard, is a registered financial advisor currently at WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC located in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Emmett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Emmett has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chip Beard | Emmett Barry Beard

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Emmett Barry Beard JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

May 21, 2024 - Present

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 525 Clubhouse Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269
RIA
CRD#: 115332
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
Past

February 6, 2006 - August 23, 2024

DERBEND ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 124463
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
Past

July 8, 2004 - September 29, 2005

CHATHAM PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131433
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

January 14, 2004 - December 31, 2005

DERBEND ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 124463
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
Past

April 17, 2001 - January 8, 2002

GPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14007
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 14, 1989 - April 25, 1990

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

March 22, 1984 - March 27, 1989

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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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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
Florida
(7/1/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(6/24/2024)
IAR
Texas
(5/21/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/4/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/10/1987
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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#: 115332Peachtree City, GA 30269

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