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Sterling F. Chappell

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CRD#: 1216058
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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.

Sterling Frank Chappell III was a registered financial professional .

Sterling is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Sterling had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 27, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 24, 2015 - July 24, 2017

SWS ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120054
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

November 24, 2015 - July 24, 2017

OMNI FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29320
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 4, 2011 - November 12, 2015

PRIMESOLUTIONS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46017
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 3, 2011 - November 12, 2015

PRIMESOLUTIONS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46017
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

February 15, 2000 - December 31, 2010

AMVEST SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 18380
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 29, 1987 - December 31, 2010

AMVEST SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 18380
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 7, 1983 - January 8, 1986

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/8/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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SWS ADVISORS, INC.
MANEX ADVISORS, INC | SWS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 120054 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2019 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2016 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2017 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2008 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2014 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450, Columbus, OH 43240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 438-5300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts580
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 50,618,150

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Company Information


SWS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 120054

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