David S. Waddell

WADDELL & ASSOCIATES

Memphis, TN 38117

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CRD#: 2682170

Professional summary

David Sewall Waddell, CFP®, who also goes by Dave Waddell, is a registered financial advisor currently at WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Memphis, Tennessee and COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS located in Memphis, Tennessee.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Dave Waddell

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2004

Experience

Current

May 26, 2016 - Present

WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 5188 Wheelis Drive, Memphis, TN 38117

RIA

CRD#: 283723

Memphis, TN

Current

July 9, 2026 - Present

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

Office #1: 5188 Wheelis Drive, Memphis, TN 38117

RIA

CRD#: 152569

MEMPHIS, TN

Past

September 24, 2009 - January 14, 2016

IRONHORSE CAPITAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 148572

NASHVILLE, TN

Past

February 23, 2004 - May 25, 2016

WADDELL & ASSOCIATES INC

RIA

CRD#: 105746

MEMPHIS, TN

Past

March 18, 1996 - March 26, 1998

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS | LLBH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152569 / SEC#: 801-70943

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Tennessee
(5/26/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/28/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/15/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS | LLBH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 152569 / SEC#: 801-70943

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2009 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

54 Wilton Road 1st Floor, Westport, CT 06880

Mailing Address

Phone number

(203) 683-1530

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,000
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,595,660,113

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/13/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Sewall Waddell's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

IRONHORSE CAPITAL LLC

WADDELL & ASSOCIATES INC

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/28/1996

Series 7

Date: 3/15/1996

Current Firm

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

COASTAL BRIDGE ADVISORS

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