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Nathan Ward

Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer at W & S Management Services in Richmond, VA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Nathan Ward is Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer of W & S Management Services, Inc., an investment adviser managing $166M, and works from its Richmond, VA office. Nathan Ward has been registered as an investment adviser representative through W & S Management Services since 24 March 2016, has 10 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

10
Years in industry
10
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Nathan Ward has been Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer of W & S Management Services since August 2015, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Nathan Ward holds a Degree in finance from William & Mary.

W & S Management Services, Inc. is a Rochester, NY firm with $166M under management, 487 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Nathan Ward is Vice President of W&S Management Services, Inc. Ward focuses on the planning needs of small business owners and crafting investment strategies to match. He began his career at Wachovia Securities in risk oversight before moving to W&S Management.

  1. – present · 10 years
    Richmond, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 127852

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Nathan Ward is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since March 2016.

  • VirginiaSince 24 March 2016

Examinations

Series 652 April 2014
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Nathan Robert Ward
CRD
4888925
Firm
W & S Management Services · CRD 127852
Role
Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer
Office
Richmond, VA
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 2016
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Nathan Ward work?

Nathan Ward has been Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer of W & S Management Services, Inc. since August 2015, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 26 March 2026

Is Nathan Ward a financial advisor?

Yes. Nathan Ward has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through W & S Management Services since March 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Nathan Ward have?

Nathan Ward has 10 years in the financial industry, since March 2016, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Nathan Ward passed?

Nathan Ward passed the Series 65 in April 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Nathan Ward based?

Nathan Ward’s registered office is in Richmond, VA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Nathan Ward registered with FINRA?

No. Nathan Ward has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Nathan Ward’s record?

Search CRD 4888925 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Nathan Ward’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at W & S Management Services

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4888925, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of W & S Management Services, Inc., filed 26 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. W & S Management Services team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.