Brian R. Stertzer

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CRD#: 1155660

Professional summary

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Brian Richard Stertzer, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Brian had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

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SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC. 5000 HORIZONS DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43220. WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING. INVESTMENT RELATED. START DATE - JULY 2021. 160 - 200 HOURS PER MO. ALL DURING TRADING HOURS. POSITION - PRINCIPAL & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT. RECEIVES SALARY AND ELIGIBLE FOR BONUS FROM SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1986

Experience

Past

August 5, 2021 - January 2, 2024

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

RIA

CRD#: 117756

Hilton Head, SC

Past

June 22, 2009 - November 19, 2021

WEALTHSTONE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 110725

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

July 8, 1986 - June 7, 1996

WEALTHSTONE EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17826

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

September 23, 1985 - July 14, 1986

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10332

Past

July 21, 1983 - August 30, 1985

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4882

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

CRD#: 117756 / SEC#: 801-61089

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2002 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2002 Terminated)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2018 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/16/1983

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

CRD#: 117756 / SEC#: 801-61089

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2002 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2002 Terminated)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2018 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

3500 Embassy Parkway, Akron, OH 44333

Mailing Address

Phone number

(330) 375-9480

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

296

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC ADV PART 2A 2-2025 (8/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	28,338
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 23,033,619,111

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/18/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/19/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/10/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Brian R. Stertzer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

WEALTHSTONE ADVISORS

WEALTHSTONE EQUITIES, INC.

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 7

Date: 7/16/1983

Current Firm

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

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