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Wendy Laidlaw

Owner, Director at R M Davis in Portland, ME

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Wendy Laidlaw is Owner, Director of R M Davis Inc, an investment adviser managing $8.15B, and works from its Portland, ME office. Wendy Laidlaw has been registered as an investment adviser representative through R M Davis since 15 September 2004, has 22 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

22
Years in industry
22
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Wendy Laidlaw has been Owner, Director of R M Davis since January 2002, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 5% and 10% of it. Wendy Laidlaw holds an MBA from Meredith College and a B.S. in Accounting from George Mason University.

R M Davis Inc is a Portland, ME firm with $8.15B under management, 2,437 clients and 25 advisers across 3 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Wendy A. Laidlaw is Principal, Client Advisor of R.M. Davis, based in Portland, ME. She provides investment and financial planning guidance to clients. Within the firm she has headed the Finance Department, assisted with compliance and chaired the Compensation Committee. She joined R.M. Davis in 1995.

  1. – present · 22 years
    Portland, ME · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105448

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by R M Davis

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
  • Investment Advisor Certified Compliance Professional

Investment adviser representative registrations

Wendy Laidlaw is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from September 2004; the most recent is New Hampshire, in April 2013.

  • MaineSince 15 September 2004
  • New HampshireSince 9 April 2013

Examinations

Series 6530 August 2004
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Wendy Allard Laidlaw
CRD
4513551
Firm
R M Davis · CRD 105448
Role
Owner, Director
Office
24 CITY CENTER, Portland, ME 04101
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 2004
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
rmdavis.com

Common questions

Where does Wendy Laidlaw work?

Wendy Laidlaw has been Owner, Director of R M Davis Inc since January 2002, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 30 March 2026

Is Wendy Laidlaw a financial advisor?

Yes. Wendy Laidlaw has a current investment-adviser registration in Maine and New Hampshire, through R M Davis since September 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Wendy Laidlaw have?

Wendy Laidlaw has 22 years in the financial industry, since September 2004, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Wendy Laidlaw passed?

Wendy Laidlaw passed the Series 65 in August 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Wendy Laidlaw based?

Wendy Laidlaw’s registered office is in Portland, ME.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Wendy Laidlaw registered with FINRA?

No. Wendy Laidlaw has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Wendy Laidlaw a CFP?

R M Davis lists Wendy Laidlaw with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Wendy A. Laidlaw biography, rmdavis.com

How can I verify Wendy Laidlaw’s record?

Search CRD 4513551 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Wendy Laidlaw’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at R M Davis

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4513551, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of R M Davis Inc, filed 30 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. R M Davis team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.