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Thomas J. Pence

SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46280
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CRD#: 2175665
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Professional summary


Thomas James Pence, who also goes by Tom Pence, is a registered financial advisor currently at SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Thomas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tom Pence

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. Eskenazi Health Foundation; 720 Eskenazi Avenue Indianapolis IN 46202; healthcare; Board Member, Goverance Committee Member; consulting; affiliation started 03/01/2017; 2.0 hours per quarter; not during securities trading hours; not investment-related. 2. Indianapolis Museum of Art; 4000 N Michigan Rd Indianapolis IN 46208; art museum; Investment Committee Member; investment consultation; affiliation started 01/01/2015; 2.0 hours per quarter; not during securities trading hours; not investment-related. 3. MIca Partners LLC; 600 E 96th St Ste 575 Indianapolis IN 46240; Member; Investing; affiliation started 05/23/2017; 1.0 hour per year; not during securities trading hours; not investment-related. 4. Gore Creek 404 LLC; 97 Main St Unit E202 Edwards CO 81632; investments and any other business the company see fits; Sole Manager and Sole Member; manage investments and assets; 10/23/2017; 1.00 Hour(s) Per Quarter; not during securities trading hours; Investment-Related. 5. TJ Pence Investments LLC; 8002 N Pennsylvania St Indianapolis IN 46240; investments, real estate; Member; manage investments; 04/25/2008; 1.00 Hour(s) Per Quarter; not during securities trading hours; Investment-Related. 6. Trade Secret Chocolates Inc dba Sochatti dba True Essence; 1125 E Brookside Ave Ste D2, Indianapolis, IN 46202; Chocolate retailer; Consultant; Advise on business planning and strategies; 02/08/2022; 1 Hour per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment-Related. 7. TJP AJP Summer Wind LLC; 600 E 96th St Ste 575, Indianapolis, IN 46240; Private investments; Manager and member; 05/05/2022; 1 Hour per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 17, 2023 - Present

SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC

Office #1: 401 Pennsylvania Pkwy Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46280
RIA
CRD#: 324899
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 9, 2017 - March 17, 2023

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 17, 2016 - March 17, 2023

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 8, 2005 - October 20, 2005

ALLSPRING GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104973
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 2, 2001 - December 31, 2004

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106638
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

November 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

February 4, 1992 - October 16, 2000

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SC
SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC
SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 324899 / SEC#: 801-127298

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2023 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Indiana
(2/17/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/18/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/29/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SC
SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC
SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 324899 / SEC#: 801-127298

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
401 Pennsylvania Pkwy Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46280
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 719-0157
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
56

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAPIENT CAPITAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (2/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,947
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,439,805,300

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Company Information


SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 324899Indianapolis, IN 46280

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