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Archie Ray Megginson Sr

Investment Adviser Representative at Financial Security Advisory Inc

Va Beach, VACRD #1479442Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
36 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Archie Ray Megginson is an investment adviser representative with Financial Security Advisory Inc in Va Beach, VA, where they have been registered since 1997. They have worked in the securities industry since 1990 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Davenport-dukes Financial Services, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Broker:
18 states and territories

Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 10/8/1991
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 4/12/1990
Series 99
Operations Professional Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 4/11/1990
Series 26
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Passed 9/21/1995

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Financial Security Advisory IncCurrent
7/3/1997 – Va Beach, VA
Davenport-dukes Financial Services, Inc.
3/7/1995 – 5/15/1997
Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.
4/12/1990 – 3/16/1995Scottsdale, AZ

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Guardian LIFE Insurance Co. OF America
    May 1979 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
  2. Financial Security Management, Incorporated
    May 1997 – no end date reportedVirginia Beach, VA
  3. #IA Financial Security Advisory, Incorpo
    Jun 1997 – no end date reportedVirginia Beach, VA

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Financial Security Advisory Inc

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • Up to $249,9991.50%
  • $250,000 - $999,9991.00%
  • $1,000,000 - $9,999,9990.75%
  • $10,000,000 - $20,000,0000.65%

+1 more tiers on the firm profile

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial planning for individuals, families, and businesses, as well as investment strategies guided by advanced analytical tools and well-informed experts.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and Institutions
Firm areas of expertise
Financial PlanningInvestment StrategiesFinancial IndependenceInvestment Advisory

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
34
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
6
Main office:
Virginia Beach, VA
Founded:
1997
SEC file number:
801-54496

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 4, 2026

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