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David B. Barrett

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CRD#: 1018614
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Professional summary


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David Bradford Barrett, who also goes by Brad Barrett, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. David had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brad Barrett

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 7, 2016 - May 6, 2026

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135405
Charlotte, NC
Past

July 20, 2016 - May 1, 2026

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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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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
02/24/2026
04/10/2025
03/28/2024
04/28/2023

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Company Information


STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 135405

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