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Meredith D. Sims

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Atlanta, GA 30315
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CRD#: 4788917
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Professional summary


Meredith Denise Sims, who also goes by Meredith D Sims, Meredith Sims, is a registered financial advisor currently at CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Meredith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Meredith has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Meredith D Sims | Meredith Sims

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. Heart Strong Wealth Planning, DBA Financial Services, investment related, Atlanta, GA, Financial Advisor, 9/2017, 140 hours per month, 110 hours during trading hours, financial services, all processed through B/D and RIA. 2. Meredith Sims Creative LLC, non-investment related, Atlanta, GA, Owner/Manager, 1/2017, 2 hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, no duties other than those required for the LLC; submit contracts if engaging in outside professional services. 3. Various Insurance Carriers, investment related, Atlanta, GA, life, annuity insurance sales and servicing, Agent, 5/2017, 8 hours per month, zero hours during trading hours, servicing insurance and annuity clients. 4. Onsystex, not investment related, IT software and service, Atlanta, GA, 12/2019, Outside Consultant, 30 hours per month, 5 hours during trading hours, consulting.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Meredith Denise Sims's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 24, 2021 - Present

CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 289 Little Street Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30315
RIA
CRD#: 134922
Atlanta, GA
Current

September 26, 2019 - Present

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
Atlanta, GA
Past

January 13, 2021 - August 11, 2021

SB ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154680
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 13, 2015 - December 31, 2020

SB ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154680
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 5, 2015 - October 10, 2019

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
Atlanta, GA
Past

September 5, 2012 - December 31, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 5, 2012 - December 31, 2014

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 1, 2010 - August 21, 2012

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

January 29, 2010 - August 20, 2012

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 15, 2007 - January 25, 2010

INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139233
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 27, 2004 - January 25, 2010

WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA

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".
CW
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ALLIED BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARNEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WADDELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | URBAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL | SCHULZ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SAN MARINO INVESTMENT SERVICES | SABER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES | PREMIER LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIVOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MAROON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRATED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC | HEART STRONG WEALTH PLANNING | HASZ FINANCIAL | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MATTERS INC | FINGERLAKE SECURITIES, LLC | DOIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DESTINY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUPROSPER | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CENTURIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CBS ADVISORS, LLC | C L WEALTH MANAGEMANT LLC | BRIDGEPORT INVESTMENTS,LLC | BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(9/26/2019)
IAR
Florida
(9/16/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/10/2022)
RR
Georgia
(9/26/2019)
IAR
Georgia
(6/25/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(6/30/2021)
RR
Illinois
(11/9/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(6/24/2021)
RR
Maryland
(11/9/2023)
IAR
Michigan
(6/28/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(6/2/2025)
IAR
Mississippi
(6/2/2025)
RR
Missouri
(2/17/2023)
IAR
Missouri
(2/17/2023)
RR
New York
(9/26/2019)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/28/2021)
RR
Texas
(9/26/2019)
IAR
Texas
(6/24/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(9/26/2019)
IAR
West Virginia
(7/2/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/15/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CW
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
ALLIED BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WARNEFORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WADDELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | URBAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TWEED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL | SCHULZ FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SAN MARINO INVESTMENT SERVICES | SABER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RPG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING STRATEGIES | PREMIER LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PIVOTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MAROON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL GROUP | INTEGRATED PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC | HEART STRONG WEALTH PLANNING | HASZ FINANCIAL | GARDINER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FUTURE MATTERS INC | FINGERLAKE SECURITIES, LLC | DOIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DESTINY FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUPROSPER | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CENTURIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CBS ADVISORS, LLC | C L WEALTH MANAGEMANT LLC | BRIDGEPORT INVESTMENTS,LLC | BESSETTE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 134922 / SEC#: 801-72701

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/4/2011 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/12/2011 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2011 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2011 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2011 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2011 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2011 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
425 N. Martingale Rd. Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 388-6200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
42

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 2-25-25 (2/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,073
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 628,729,517

Red Flags


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Company Information


CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 134922Atlanta, GA 30315

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