# Dudley Simms

> Dudley Simms is a fee-only financial advisor at BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions in Birmingham, Alabama, who holds the CFP and CFA credentials. Dudley focuses on founders (pre-exit), small business owners and equity compensation. BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions
- **Based in:** Birmingham, Alabama
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $704.0M across 1,183 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP, CFA
- **Specialties:** Founders (pre-exit), Small business owners, Equity compensation, Family wealth transfer, Estate & legacy planning
- **Works with:** Executives, High earners, Multi-generational families, Founders
- **CRD:** 3183455 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/3183455)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in AL
- **Exams passed:** Series 66 (1999)
- **Firm size:** 11 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.bmsswesson.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dudley Simms a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Dudley holds no broker registration, and BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Dudley charge for financial advice?

Dudley's firm, BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Dudley Simms based?

Dudley Simms is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

### What does Dudley specialize in?

Dudley's specialties include founders (pre-exit), small business owners, equity compensation, family wealth transfer and estate & legacy planning. Dudley works with executives, high earners, multi-generational families and founders.

### What credentials does Dudley Simms hold?

Dudley Simms holds the CFP and CFA credentials.

### Is Dudley Simms registered with the SEC?

Yes. Dudley Simms is registered as an investment adviser representative in AL (CRD 3183455), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions manage?

BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions reports $704.0M across 1,183 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Dudley Simms?

Through Dudley's website, www.bmsswesson.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/3183455): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://bmsswesson.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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