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Sharon A. Laws

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CRD#: 1244448
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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.

Sharon Ann Laws, who also goes by Sharon Ann Bolton, Sharon Ann Pilawski, was a registered financial professional .

Sharon is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Sharon had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sharon Ann Bolton | Sharon Ann Pilawski

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

September 15, 2016 - June 7, 2019

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
LYNDHURST, OH
Past

July 22, 2016 - June 7, 2019

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
LYNDHURST, OH
Past

May 28, 2015 - June 23, 2016

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
CHAGRIN FALLS, OH
Past

November 15, 2010 - June 16, 2015

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
AURORA, OH
Past

August 13, 2009 - November 16, 2010

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

July 27, 2009 - November 16, 2010

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
HIGHLANDS HEIGHTS, OH
Past

August 21, 2008 - June 25, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH
Past

March 31, 2008 - May 7, 2009

LEGEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144887
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH
Past

March 19, 2008 - June 25, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH
Past

August 1, 2007 - March 10, 2008

MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 135414
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 4, 2006 - June 4, 2007

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH
Past

December 1, 2001 - December 5, 2006

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
EUCLID, OH
Past

May 31, 2000 - December 1, 2001

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14536
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ
Past

July 15, 1998 - May 31, 2000

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

May 24, 1996 - July 8, 1998

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

November 10, 1993 - May 29, 1996

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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: 9/15/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PASSAGEWAY MANAGED ACCOUNT PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONOWNER
CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERTDIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE2213136
JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREWDIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3190249
JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNONDIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER2583704
KELLY, GINGER MICHELLEDIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL2357692
LUDWICK, JAMES PAULDIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS4286771
LYONS, TIMOTHYDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING2544688
MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLINDIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS2512810
OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4419793
STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTTDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5873893

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts43,067
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,127,646,064

Disclosures


Regulatory Event38
Arbitration19

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/20/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
10/20/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

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