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Reed D. Walters

ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS
Chattanooga, TN 37405
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CRD#: 2508923
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Professional summary


Reed David Walters, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Reed is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Reed has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CIMA®

Experience


Current

September 2, 2025 - Present

ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 250 Forest Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405
RIA
CRD#: 282565
Chattanooga, TN
Past

March 8, 2024 - August 14, 2025

CALYDON CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 285485
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 29, 2021 - February 6, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

December 3, 2020 - February 6, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

August 22, 2016 - December 4, 2019

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155584
Memphis, TN
Past

March 31, 2015 - November 30, 2016

TRADEWINDS GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 138476
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

February 11, 2014 - May 18, 2015

SECTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 106782
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 15, 2013 - October 16, 2013

HIGHLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104842
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 13, 2011 - October 16, 2013

SECTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 106782
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

December 12, 2005 - May 13, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

December 6, 2005 - May 13, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 23, 2004 - June 14, 2005

ALDUS EQUITY PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 129912
EADS, TN
Past

February 29, 2000 - November 8, 2004

CONSULTING SERVICES GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107048
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 1, 1996 - June 29, 2004

ENERECAP PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 26554
ATLANTA, GA

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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ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 282565 / SEC#: 801-107192

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2016 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
Tennessee
(9/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/22/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/13/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/29/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 282565 / SEC#: 801-107192

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
250 Forest Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Mailing Address
Phone number
(423) 825-4796
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts271
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 593,715,110

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Company Information


ACUMEN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 282565Chattanooga, TN 37405

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