Ernest C. Meads
Advisor at Darwin Wealth Management — Tampa, FL
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Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
5 years
Location
Tampa, FL 33609
Darwin Wealth Management
Team
Ernie Meads is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. His professional journey within Fidelity includes positions as a Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2023, a Relationship Manager in 2022, and an Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Ernie participated in the Financial Advisor Development program at Merrill Lynch between 2020 and 2021 and completed an internship at Ameriprise Financial from 2016 to 2019.
Throughout his career, Ernie has focused on developing personalized financial plans that aim to provide clients with security and peace of mind. He emphasizes building meaningful relationships and serving as a trusted resource for clients in times of uncertainty.
Outside of his professional life, Ernie enjoys boating, fitness, football, skiing, and spending time with friends at social events.
Based on Darwin Wealth Management
Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services range from $750 to $1,500.
$0 - $500,000: 1.60% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.35% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.90% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.80% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.70% $5,000,001 - $7,500,000: 0.50% $7,500,001+: 0.40%
Insurance commissions from sales of insurance products separate from advisory fees (additional to advisory fees). Fee-based annuity compensation is separate from advisory fees.
$150 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.
Tampa, FL
4601 W North A Street
Tampa FL 33609-1909
Advisors at this office
11
Florida
5 years of industry experience
Darwin Wealth Management
2026 - Present • 1 year
Tampa, FL
Fidelity Investments
2022 - 2026 • 4 years
Clearwater, FL
Fidelity Investments
2020 - 2022 • 2 years
Merrimack, NH
Unemployed
2020 - 2020 • 1 year
Hanover, MA
MerrillLynch
2019 - 2020 • 1 year
Hingham, MA
Tk Omally's
2018 - 2019 • 1 year
Scituate, MA
Northwestern Mutual
2017 - 2017 • 1 year
Boston, MA
Ameriprise Financial
2016 - 2019 • 3 years
Greensboro, NC
High Point University
2015 - 2019 • 4 years
High Point, NC
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