AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
BF

Bobby J. Frady

BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT
Tampa, FL 33602
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 5561270
BF

Professional summary

Bobby John Frady, who also goes by John Frady, is a registered financial advisor currently at BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Tampa, Florida.

Bobby is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Bobby has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

John Frady

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.
Boyd Watterson Asset Management, LLC; Investment Related; Tampa, FL; Asset Management; Senior Vice President, Director of Institutional Strategy; promote and market Boyd's fixed income and private real estate products; 02/2018; 178 hrs/mo; 178 hrs/trading/mo.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Bobby John Frady'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

March 30, 2018 - Present

BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 101 E. Kennedy Blvd Suite 1490, Tampa, FL 33602
RIA
CRD#: 107808
Tampa, FL
Past

August 28, 2024 - October 7, 2024

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 28, 2017 - February 2, 2018

CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 126291
Tampa, FL
Past

July 18, 2017 - February 2, 2018

CAPTRUST

RIA
CRD#: 175112
Tampa, FL
Past

June 3, 2013 - December 31, 2017

CAPTRUST ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142941
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 27, 2012 - June 14, 2017

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 30, 2012 - June 14, 2017

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 19, 2008 - February 20, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past

August 26, 2008 - February 20, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
TALLAHASSEE, FL

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".
BW
BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | THE NEW ENGLAND GROUP OF BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | MERCANTILE INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | BOYD WATTERSON REAL ESTATE ADVISORS | BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 107808 / SEC#: 801-57468

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2000 Approved)

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
(3/30/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/23/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/27/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/2/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/27/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/18/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination

Current Firm

BW
BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | THE NEW ENGLAND GROUP OF BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | MERCANTILE INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | BOYD WATTERSON REAL ESTATE ADVISORS | BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 107808 / SEC#: 801-57468

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2000 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
1301 East 9th Street Suite 2900, Cleveland, OH 44114-3179
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 771-3450
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BWAM BROCHURE (MARCH 25, 2025) (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,070
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,260,525,004

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

BOYD WATTERSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 107808Tampa, FL 33602

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Bobby Frady

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Spiros Vassilakos
Spiros VassilakosAdvisorCheck Check Mark
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
IAR
Tarpon Springs, FL
GD
Gustavo Delgado AliceaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
IAR
RR
Brandon, FL
LG
Lee GorgasAdvisorCheck Check Mark
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
IAR
RR
Tampa, FL
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics