Sharon L. Way

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Montgomery, IL

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CRD#: 1154014

Professional summary

Sharon Lee Way, who also goes by Sharon Lee Truemper, Sharon L Way, is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Montgomery, Illinois.

Sharon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Sharon has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Sharon Lee Truemper | Sharon L Way

Other business activities

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NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 2 CRESCENT COURT; MONTGOMERY; IL; 60538; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 1/1/1990; 1; 1; servicing and soliciting fixed life insurance products|

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 22, 2016 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

Montgomery, IL

Current

January 3, 2011 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

Montgomery, IL

Past

January 3, 2011 - August 29, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

Evanston, IL

Past

August 8, 2000 - January 3, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 34815

EVANSTON, IL

Past

August 13, 1998 - September 21, 2000

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13255

HARTFORD, CT

Past

October 15, 1993 - January 3, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 34815

EVANSTON, IL

Past

June 19, 1983 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

CRD#: 13256

HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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.

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

Arizona
(3/7/2019)

Florida
(11/24/2021)

Illinois
(1/3/2011)

IAR

Illinois
(8/22/2016)

Indiana
(1/3/2011)

Louisiana
(9/14/2022)

Michigan
(1/4/2024)

Oregon
(9/1/2021)

Pennsylvania
(8/8/2025)

Texas
(1/4/2022)

IAR

Texas
(1/5/2022)

Wisconsin
(3/16/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/19/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/25/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/17/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095

Mailing Address

One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095

Phone number

+1 (800) 356-2906

Established

Minnesota since 04/26/1968

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

PART 2A APPENDIX 1 OF FORM ADV: WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

PART 2A APPENDIX OF FORM ADV: INVESTOR CHANNEL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.	100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRY	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN J	VP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL	2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONY	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCIS	PRESIDENT	2039032

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	36
Arbitration	9

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Contact information

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Sharon L. Way

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Sharon Lee Way's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Sharon Lee Way's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/19/1998

Series 63

Date: 4/25/1994

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/17/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

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