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Tara L. Meeks

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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Tara Lynn Meeks, who also goes by Tara Woodruff Meeks, Tee Meeks, Tara Lynn Woodruff, was a registered financial professional .

Tara is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Tara had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 52, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tara Woodruff Meeks | Tee Meeks | Tara Lynn Woodruff

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.
MASTER TOUCH LANDSCAPING 390 BURROWS RD., COLLIERVILLE, TN 38017 NOT INVESTMENT RELATED - LANDSCAPING BUSINESS PRESIDENT, 02/2007 1 HOUR PER MONTH, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS DOES PAPERWORK

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 25, 2016 - June 21, 2024

WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283723
Memphis, TN
Past

February 26, 2004 - May 25, 2016

WADDELL & ASSOCIATES INC

RIA
CRD#: 105746
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 22, 1994 - July 18, 1996

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17117
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 6, 1993 - June 10, 1994

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 1992 - January 13, 1993

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

March 12, 1991 - February 20, 1992

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 6, 1990 - February 5, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1990 - October 3, 1990

VINING-SPARKS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10073
Past

December 1, 1987 - October 1, 1990

UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT BANKERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16493
Past

January 9, 1987 - December 7, 1987

BRENNER STEED, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7103

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 283723 / SEC#: 801-107784

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 2/11/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 283723 / SEC#: 801-107784

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5188 Wheelis Drive, Memphis, TN 38117
Mailing Address
Phone number
(901) 767-9187
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WADDELL ASSOCIATES LLC ADV PART 2A OCT 2025 (10/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,791
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,701,742,264

Red Flags


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Company Information


WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 283723

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