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David L. Watson
ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Ridgeland, MS
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CRD#: 2423778
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Professional summary
David Lee Watson is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. BMW FARMS, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 459 GREENWOOD LANE, RIDGELAND, MS 39157; CLOSELY-HELD FAMILY LLC CONTAINING FAMILY AGRICULTURAL AND TIMBER PROPERTIES; MANAGING MEMBER; STARTED 8/12, APPROX 1.5 HRS/MO; MINIMAL TIME SPENT DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS, ROLE IS ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY, NOT OPERATIONAL; RECEIVE NO DIRECT COMPENSATION OR INCOME. 2. OKLAHOMA FARMS, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 459 GREENWOOD LANE, RIDGELAND, MS 39157; CLOSELY-HELD FAMILY LLC CONTAINING FAMILY AGRICULTURAL AND TIMBER PROPERTIES; MANAGER; STARTED 8/12, APPROX 1.5 HRS/MO; MINIMAL TIME SPENT DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS, ROLE IS ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY, NOT OPERATIONAL; RECEIVE NO DIRECT COMPENSATION OR INCOME. 3. BMW WILDWOOD, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 459 GREENWOOD LANE, RIDGELAND, MS 39157; CLOSELY-HELD FAMILY LLC CONTAINING FAMILY AGRICULTURAL AND TIMBER PROPERTIES; MANAGER; STARTED 1/21, APPROX 1.5 HRS/MO; MINIMAL TIME SPENT DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS, ROLE IS ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY, NOT OPERATIONAL; RECEIVE NO DIRECT COMPENSATION OR INCOME.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 12, 2024 - Present
ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 141943
Ridgeland, MS
Past
January 2, 2002 - December 31, 2006
STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103934
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 6, 1999 - September 24, 2025
MONTAG & CALDWELL, AN ADVOCACY WEALTH COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 104841
ATLANTA, GA
Past
April 19, 1999 - January 2, 2002
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME
Past
September 12, 1997 - March 19, 1999
FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 30, 1994 - July 19, 1994
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | MONTAG & CALDWELL, AN ADVOCACY WEALTH COMPANY | GREY INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 141943 / SEC#: 801-77677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2013 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2013 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2013 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2013 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2013 Terminated)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
Georgia(11/13/2024)
IAR
Mississippi(9/12/2024)
IAR
Texas(9/13/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | MONTAG & CALDWELL, AN ADVOCACY WEALTH COMPANY | GREY INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ADVOCACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
CRD#: 141943 / SEC#: 801-77677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2013 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2013 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2013 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2013 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2013 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2012 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2013 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
3455 Peachtree Road Ne Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30326-3280
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 836-7141
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24
SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,917 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,084,296,352 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | ||
| 07/26/2024 | ||
| 10/27/2023 | ||
| 01/30/2023 |
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