Charles W. Sells

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Nashville, TN

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CRD#: 2736084

Professional summary

Charles W Sells, who also goes by Charles Walter Sells, Charles Sells, is a registered financial advisor currently at WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Charles has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Charles Walter Sells | Charles Sells

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.

1) Charles Walter Sells is a licensed insurance agent. From time to time, he will offer clients advice or products from this activity. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission and involve a possible conflict of interest, as commissionable products can conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser. WMG Financial Advisors, LLC always acts in the best interest of the client; including in the sale of commissionable products to advisory clients. Clients are in no way required to implement the plan through any representative of WMG Financial Advisors, LLC in their capacity as a licensed insurance agent.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 30, 2016 - Present

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 285824

Nashville, TN

Past

December 8, 2017 - July 28, 2021

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

June 9, 2014 - December 17, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3870

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

June 6, 2014 - December 17, 2017

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

November 14, 2012 - June 4, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14251

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

November 14, 2012 - June 4, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

May 8, 2009 - November 16, 2012

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

February 10, 2009 - November 16, 2012

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

KNOXVILLE, TN

Past

January 6, 2009 - February 11, 2009

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

Past

January 3, 2003 - December 31, 2006

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

Past

September 1, 2000 - May 31, 2001

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

September 1, 2000 - May 31, 2001

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 1075

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

June 20, 1996 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 20, 1996 - August 2, 2000

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

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".

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

DAVIS WEALTH PARTNERS | WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KAIZEN RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, LLC

CRD#: 285824 / SEC#: 801-116718

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2019 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2019 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2019 Terminated)

Mississippi

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2019 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
(11/30/2016)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/7/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/26/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/19/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

DAVIS WEALTH PARTNERS | WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KAIZEN RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, LLC

CRD#: 285824 / SEC#: 801-116718

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2019 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2019 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2019 Terminated)

Mississippi

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2019 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2019 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

620 Mabry Hood Road Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37932

Mailing Address

Phone number

(865) 290-4000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC (10/29/2025)

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE, LLC (10/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 614,890,081

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Charles W. Sells

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Charles W Sells's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

OSAIC FS, INC.

OSAIC FS, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/7/2009

Series 63

Date: 4/26/1996

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 6/19/1996

Series 24

Date: 1/2/2023

Current Firm

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

WMG FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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