Ernest Meads has been an investment adviser representative at Darwin Wealth Management since July 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Darwin Wealth Management, LLC is a Tampa, FL firm with $614M under management, 835 clients and 6 advisers across 3 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Ernest Meads’ longest registration was 2 years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors (2021–2024). Before joining Darwin Wealth Management in 2026, Ernest Meads was registered through Strategic Advisers LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors.
- Darwin Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · under a yearTampa, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 166585
- Strategic Advisers LLC– · 1 yearClearwater, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104555
- Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors– · 1 yearClearwater, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288590
- Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors– · 2 yearsMerrimack, NH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288590
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ernest Meads is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since July 2026.
- FloridaSince 21 July 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 1 June 2021 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 9 April 2021 |
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 2 March 2021 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | 21 November 2019 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Full name
- Ernest C. Meads
- CRD
- 7191664
- Firm
- Darwin Wealth Management · CRD 166585
- Office
- 4601 W. North A Street, Tampa, FL 33609
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2021
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Ernest Meads work?
Ernest Meads is an investment adviser representative registered through Darwin Wealth Management, LLC since July 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Ernest Meads a financial advisor?
Yes. Ernest Meads has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through Darwin Wealth Management since July 2026.
How many years of experience does Ernest Meads have?
Ernest Meads has 5 years in the financial industry, since June 2021, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Ernest Meads passed?
Ernest Meads has passed 4 licensing exams: the SIE, Series 7TO, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the SIE, was passed in November 2019.
Where did Ernest Meads work before Darwin Wealth Management?
Before Darwin Wealth Management, Ernest Meads was registered through Strategic Advisers LLC, March 2025 to April 2026; Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, March 2024 to March 2025; Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, June 2021 to February 2024.
Where is Ernest Meads based?
Ernest Meads’ registered office is in Tampa, FL.
Is Ernest Meads registered with FINRA?
No. Ernest Meads has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Ernest Meads’ record?
Search CRD 7191664 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ernest Meads’ full registration record.