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Gifford Davis

Investment adviser representative at Prien Asset Management in Albuquerque, NM

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Gifford Davis is an investment adviser representative at Prien Asset Management, LLC, an investment adviser managing $154M, and works from its Albuquerque, NM office. Gifford Davis has been registered through Prien Asset Management since 15 May 2023, has 3 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

3
Years in industry
3
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Gifford Davis has been an investment adviser representative at Prien Asset Management since May 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Gifford Davis holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from New Mexico State University.

Prien Asset Management, LLC is an Albuquerque, NM firm with $154M under management, 290 clients and 5 advisers across 4 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Gifford Davis is CIO/Portfolio Manager of WaterRock Wealth Management. He started in the financial services industry in 1991 and became a portfolio manager in 1998. He has held Vice President positions with Wells Fargo, Bank of America and US Bank.

  1. – present · 3 years
    Albuquerque, NM · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 296462

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Prien Asset Management

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Gifford Davis is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from May 2023; the most recent is Texas, in March 2025.

  • New MexicoSince 15 May 2023
  • TexasResidentSince 11 March 2025

Examinations

Series 654 June 2021
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Gifford C Davis
CRD
7739996
Firm
Prien Asset Management · CRD 296462
Office
6565 AMERICAS PARKWAY NE, STE 200, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2023
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Gifford Davis work?

Gifford Davis is an investment adviser representative registered through Prien Asset Management, LLC since May 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Gifford Davis a financial advisor?

Yes. Gifford Davis has a current investment-adviser registration in New Mexico and Texas, through Prien Asset Management since May 2023.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Gifford Davis have?

Gifford Davis has 3 years in the financial industry, since May 2023, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Gifford Davis passed?

Gifford Davis passed the Series 65 in June 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Gifford Davis based?

Gifford Davis’ registered office is in Albuquerque, NM.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Gifford Davis registered with FINRA?

No. Gifford Davis has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Gifford Davis’ record?

Search CRD 7739996 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Gifford Davis’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Prien Asset Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7739996, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Prien Asset Management, LLC, filed 24 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. Prien Asset Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.