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David C. Maddux

BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY
Tampa, FL 33609
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CRD#: 3100686
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Professional summary


David Carlen Maddux JR, who also goes by David C Maddux Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY, LLC located in Tampa, Florida.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David C Maddux Jr

Other business activities


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4613 NORTH A, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; TAMPA,FL; ENTITY HOLDING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; MANAGING MEMBER; START DATE: 1/24/18; HOURS PER MONTH 0; HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS 0; MANAGEMENT OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. LLC IS OWNED BY DAVID AND KATIE MADDUX. LLC OWNS TAMPA OFFICE BUILDING AND RENTS IT TO BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY, LLC FOR USE AS ITS PRINCIPAL LOCATION.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 16, 2014 - Present

BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 4613 W. North A St., Tampa, FL 33609
RIA
CRD#: 169806
Tampa, FL
Past

January 26, 2016 - April 26, 2017

TAMPA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148558
LUTZ, FL
Past

February 24, 2006 - June 2, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 14, 2006 - June 2, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 1, 1999 - February 10, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 1, 1999 - February 10, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 17, 1999 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 25, 1999 - September 13, 1999

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
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".
BA
BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY, LLC
BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY, LLC | TAMPA ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 169806 / SEC#: 801-110500

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2017 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2017 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
Florida
(5/16/2014)
IAR
Georgia
(4/4/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(12/13/2021)
IAR
Texas
(2/7/2017)
IAR
Virginia
(12/8/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/18/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BA
BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY, LLC
BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY, LLC | TAMPA ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 169806 / SEC#: 801-110500

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2017 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4613 W. North A St., Tampa, FL 33609
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 251-6310
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts712
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 276,566,998

Red Flags


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Company Information


BRIGHTWATER ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 169806Tampa, FL 33609

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