Sara Chance Pierce

Sara C. Pierce

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CRD#: 1086725
Sara Chance Pierce

Professional summary


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Sara Chance Pierce, CFP®, CLU®, who also goes by Skeeter Pierce, Sara Skeeter, was a registered financial professional .

Sara is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Sara had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Skeeter Pierce | Sara Skeeter

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

July 10, 2025 - March 3, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

July 10, 2025 - March 3, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

June 4, 2020 - July 10, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
Chattanooga, TN
Past

May 20, 2020 - July 10, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Chattanooga, TN
Past

September 9, 2013 - May 26, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
DALTON, GA
Past

August 8, 2013 - May 26, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
DALTON, GA
Past

February 13, 2013 - August 8, 2013

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
DALTON, GA
Past

February 13, 2013 - August 8, 2013

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
DALTON, GA
Past

December 13, 2004 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
DALTON, GA
Past

December 13, 2004 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
DALTON, GA
Past

January 29, 2004 - December 31, 2004

WEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127421
DALTON, GA
Past

April 14, 2003 - December 16, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DALTON, GA
Past

June 1, 2000 - December 16, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

February 14, 2000 - May 31, 2000

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

June 7, 1989 - February 3, 2000

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

April 13, 1987 - June 15, 1989

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1984 - April 15, 1987

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

February 8, 1983 - July 26, 1984

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/12/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/11/1995
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
California since 11/15/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
37,893

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4003349
ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUSMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES4194266
GATES, GREGORYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7069201
JAMBUSARIA, ANERIMANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP7248335
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASSVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3178848
MCHALE, JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6052977
MORNINGSTAR, MATTHEW EDWINCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2510742
RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2758924
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER3254859
STEINMEIER, RICHARD CCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR5109512

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,369,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 618,922,975,737

Disclosures


Regulatory Event214
Arbitration58
Bond4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
07/19/2024
11/09/2023

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Company Information


LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

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