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PFS

Buddy Kimsey

23 Years of Experience
Charleston, TN
Broker

Buddy Kimsey is a PFS-designated registered investment advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, based in Charleston, TN, with 23 years of industry experience. Buddy operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their firm serves 584,487 clients with $160B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
10345 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$163.8B
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Location

Charleston, TN

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Buddy is a co-trustee for J.S.M. Insurance Trust and the owner of Compass Financial Services, LLC, where he provides financial services to clients, dedicating about a quarter of his time. He also serves as a board member for Hiwassee Utilities Commission, spending minimal time reviewing financial statements and approving budgets.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
September 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Cetera Wealth Services, LLCBroker
September 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Avantax Advisory Services
October 2019 - September 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Avantax Investment Services, INC.Broker
October 2019 - September 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos
1st Global Advisors INC
February 2004 - October 2019 · 15 yrs 8 mos
1st Global Capital CORP.Broker
December 2002 - October 2019 · 16 yrs 10 mos
State Registrations3 states
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Exams
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