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Dudley Lee Simms Iv

CFP®
BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS
Birmingham, AL
·CRD# 3183455·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Dudley Lee Simms IV, CFP®, who also goes by Dudley L (iv) Simms, is a registered financial advisor currently at BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS located in Birmingham, Alabama. Dudley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Dudley has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Dudley L (iv) Simms

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS·CRD# 282792
RIA
3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
July 11, 2025 - Present
FISHER INVESTMENTS·CRD# 107342
RIA
Plano, TX
March 10, 2020 - June 17, 2025
CWM, LLC·CRD# 155344
RIA
Dallas, TX
April 18, 2019 - January 2, 2020
CHESSMAN WEALTH STRATEGIES·CRD# 155171
RIA
Dallas, TX
February 27, 2014 - January 14, 2020
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 18718
RIA
Dallas, TX
September 27, 2006 - May 2, 2007
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 18718
BD
Dallas, TX
July 1, 2006 - May 2, 2007
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 16999
RIA
Dallas, TX
May 28, 2004 - September 27, 2006
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 16999
BD
Dallas, TX
May 28, 2004 - July 1, 2006
MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP·CRD# 105068
RIA
Dallas, TX
September 24, 2002 - June 3, 2005
FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 4100
BD
New York, NY
March 21, 2001 - December 16, 2002
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
February 12, 1999 - January 25, 2001

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Current Firm

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BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS | BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 282792 / SEC#: 801-118944
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/19/2020 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Alabama (6/23/2020 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).

Contact Information

Main Address

3500 Colonnade Parkway Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35243

Phone Number

(205) 982-5555

# of Employees

11

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 7 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS FIRM BROCHURE (3/18/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,183

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$703,950,154

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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.

Since May of 2000, Dudley has been a limited partner in SIMMCO, LLC, located at 2465 Demere Rd., Suite 114, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. This limited liability company owns and manages commercial real estate. He has no responsibilities related to his role in the company, and spends no time, including during trading hours, on this activity.

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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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BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS | BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 282792 / SEC#: 801-118944
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/19/2020 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Alabama (6/23/2020 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.
IAR
Alabama
(7/11/2025)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1999About the Series 66 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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