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CFP
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CFP

Ernest Meads

5 Years of Experience
Tampa, FL

Ernest Meads is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Darwin Wealth Management, based in Tampa, FL, with 5 years of industry experience. Ernest operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 835 clients with $610M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
12 advisors
Number of Clients
835 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$736K average
Assets Under Management
$614.5M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $500K1.60%
$500K - $1.0M1.35%
$1.0M - $2.0M0.90%
$2.0M - $3.0M0.80%
$3.0M - $5.0M0.70%
$5.0M - $7.5M0.50%
$7.5M+0.40%

Fees are applied on a blended basis and are negotiable. Additional model fees ranging from 0.10% to 0.75% may apply depending on the selected investment model.

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Location

4601 W. North A Street, Tampa, FL, 33609

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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

Ernest works at Topgolf, serving food, taking orders, and assisting with game play. This takes about a quarter of his time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Darwin Wealth Management
July 2026 - Present · 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Strategic Advisers LLC
March 2025 - April 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
March 2024 - March 2025 · 1 yr
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
June 2021 - February 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
March 2021 - April 2026 · 5 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations1 state
FL
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Exams
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