Dudley L. Simms

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS

Birmingham, AL 35243

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CRD#: 3183455

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Dudley L (iv) Simms

Other business activities

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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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

July 11, 2025 - Present

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS

Office #1: 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35243

RIA

CRD#: 282792

Birmingham, AL

Past

March 10, 2020 - June 17, 2025

FISHER INVESTMENTS

RIA

CRD#: 107342

PLANO, TX

Past

April 18, 2019 - January 2, 2020

CWM, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 155344

Dallas, TX

Past

February 27, 2014 - January 14, 2020

CHESSMAN WEALTH STRATEGIES

RIA

CRD#: 155171

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 27, 2006 - May 2, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18718

DALLAS, TX

Past

July 1, 2006 - May 2, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 18718

DALLAS, TX

Past

May 28, 2004 - September 27, 2006

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 16999

DALLAS, TX

Past

May 28, 2004 - July 1, 2006

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 24, 2002 - June 3, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP

RIA

CRD#: 105068

DALLAS, TX

Past

March 21, 2001 - December 16, 2002

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 4100

NEW YORK, NY

Past

February 12, 1999 - January 25, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

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".

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS | BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 282792 / SEC#: 801-118944

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Approved)

Alabama

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2020 Terminated)

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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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Alabama
(7/11/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/16/1999

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/9/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS | BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 282792 / SEC#: 801-118944

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Approved)

Alabama

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2020 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

3500 Colonnade Parkway Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35243

Mailing Address

Phone number

(205) 982-5555

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS FIRM BROCHURE (5/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	990
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 577,106,486

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

FISHER INVESTMENTS

CWM, LLC

CHESSMAN WEALTH STRATEGIES

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/16/1999

Series 7

Date: 2/9/1999

Current Firm

BMSS WESSON WEALTH SOLUTIONS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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