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David B. Barrett

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Charlotte, NC 28209
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CRD#: 1018614
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Professional summary


David Bradford Barrett, who also goes by Brad Barrett, is a registered financial advisor currently at STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. David has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad Barrett

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Sterling Capital Management LLC; Charlotte, NC; Investment Related; Began 06/20/2016; Investment advisor to funds/promote Sterling Capital funds; Senior Client Strategist-Taft Hartley/Director; Promote Sterling Capital Funds; 180 hours per month with 130 hours during securities trading hours. 2)Quaker Acre, LLC; Charlotte, NC; Non-investment related; Family owned vacation property which is occasionally rented to non-family members; Managing member of the LLC; manage the property; 4 hours per month zero hours during securities trading hours. 3)ABS III, LLC; Charlotte, NC; Non-investment related; Family owned vacation rental property which is occasionally rented to non-family members; Member of the LLC; assist managing member (wife) with organizational duties; 2 hours per month zero hours during securities trading hours. 4) The Carr 2021 Family Trust; Charlotte, NC; Investment Related - No; Started 09/01/2022; Trustee for friend's family trust; Trustee; Oversee administration of a trust on behalf of the designated beneficiaries; 2 hours per month with 0 hours during securities trading hours. 5) Great Rock, LLC; Not Investment Related; Vacation Rental; Managing Member; 5/19 Start Date; 2 hours per month, 0 during trading hours. 6) Mecklenburg County Board of Elections; Charlotte, NC; Non Investment Related; Provisional Ballots during primary and general elections; Provisional Transfer Assistant; Start Date 7/2024; 2 hours per month

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 7, 2016 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 4350 Congress Street Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209
RIA
CRD#: 135405
Charlotte, NC
Current

July 20, 2016 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 4350 Congress Street Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
BD
CRD#: 103934
Charlotte, NC
Past

October 2, 2014 - June 10, 2016

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 2, 2013 - September 19, 2014

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

March 28, 2012 - November 27, 2012

AURUS ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 128096
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

March 27, 2009 - December 6, 2011

OPTSECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47529
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 28, 2002 - May 17, 2005

AGGER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118382
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

March 25, 2002 - March 21, 2003

COWEN PRIME SERVICES TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 23857
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 1996 - October 19, 2000

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 27, 1988 - April 23, 1996

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20
Past

November 3, 1987 - November 9, 1988

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
Past

October 30, 1987 - November 4, 1987

LEGG MASON MASTEN INC.

BD
CRD#: 2
Past

March 8, 1983 - October 30, 1987

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
Past

December 10, 1981 - March 17, 1983

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/3/2019)
RR
Alaska
(1/3/2019)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(1/2/2019)
RR
California
(1/2/2019)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2019)
RR
Delaware
(1/3/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/7/2019)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2019)
IAR
Georgia
(9/15/2017)
RR
Georgia
(4/15/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(1/2/2019)
RR
Idaho
(1/8/2019)
RR
Illinois
(4/2/2019)
RR
Indiana
(1/3/2019)
RR
Iowa
(1/3/2019)
RR
Kansas
(1/4/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(1/4/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2019)
RR
Maine
(1/3/2019)
RR
Maryland
(1/7/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/2/2019)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(1/3/2019)
RR
Missouri
(1/3/2019)
RR
Montana
(1/3/2019)
RR
Nebraska
(2/13/2019)
RR
Nevada
(1/9/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/3/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(1/3/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(1/3/2019)
RR
New York
(1/4/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(7/20/2016)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/7/2016)
RR
North Dakota
(1/3/2019)
RR
Ohio
(1/3/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/7/2019)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/3/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(1/3/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(1/11/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(1/3/2019)
RR
Texas
(1/8/2019)
RR
Utah
(1/3/2019)
RR
Vermont
(1/3/2019)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2019)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(1/7/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/3/2019)
RR
Wyoming
(1/4/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/1/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4350 Congress Street Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 927-4175
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
182

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADV 2A_MARCH 26, 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,535
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 66,159,908,769

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/10/2025
Cover Page
03/28/2024
04/28/2023

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Company Information


STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 135405Charlotte, NC 28209

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