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Joseph M. Sciara
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CRD#: 1192801
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Professional summary
Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.
That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
Joseph Michael Sciara, who also goes by Mike Sciara, was a registered financial professional .
Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Joseph had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 3, Series 5, Series 53, Series 24, Series 26 and Series 30 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Mike Sciara
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
October 10, 2013 - March 21, 2019
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17117
Memphis, TN
Past
July 12, 2013 - October 10, 2013
FTB ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 143830
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
July 10, 2013 - March 21, 2019
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17117
Memphis, TN
Past
January 7, 2005 - July 8, 2013
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17499
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
January 7, 2005 - July 8, 2013
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17499
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
February 9, 2004 - January 4, 2005
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16361
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
March 21, 2003 - December 31, 2003
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16361
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
February 14, 2003 - January 4, 2005
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 12, 2000 - March 19, 2003
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 4, 1986 - September 30, 1987
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
Past
February 25, 1985 - March 5, 1986
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
Past
October 20, 1983 - August 7, 1986
PARK, RYAN, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7154
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC | FTB ADVISORS, INC. | FIRST TENNESSEE DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST TENNESSEE BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST HORIZON INVESTMENT SERVICES, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 17117 / SEC#: 801-78594, 8-35061
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2004 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2004 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2004 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2004 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2004 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2004 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/15/2004 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/22/2004 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2002 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
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
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 3/25/1985
Interest Rate Options ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC | FTB ADVISORS, INC. | FIRST TENNESSEE DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST TENNESSEE BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST HORIZON INVESTMENT SERVICES, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BROKERAGE, INC. | FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 17117 / SEC#: 801-78594, 8-35061
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2004 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2004 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2004 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/28/2004 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2004 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2004 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2004 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/15/2004 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/22/2004 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/29/2002 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
165 Madison Avenue 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38117
Mailing Address
165 Madison Avenue 14th Floor, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number
(901) 818-6000
Established
Tennessee since 10/24/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
239
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,076 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 13,617,534,771 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 7 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | ||
| 08/16/2024 | ||
| 12/21/2023 |
Red Flags
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