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Michael R. Sharpe

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CRD#: 2217080
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Ryan Sharpe was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Michael had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. 03/15/2017 - Investment and Insurance Services Located at NYCB - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business)

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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

May 3, 2023 - November 6, 2025

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305772
BRUNSWICK, OH
Past

December 13, 2022 - November 6, 2025

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 21, 2015 - February 13, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 24, 2013 - December 31, 2014

MATRIX CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33364
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 30, 2012 - February 8, 2013

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE
Past

May 17, 2010 - May 23, 2011

GRANT WILLIAMS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 45961
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 13, 2007 - July 22, 2009

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136300
BROOKLYN, OH
Past

February 20, 2007 - July 22, 2009

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
BROOKLYN, OH
Past

May 9, 1997 - February 20, 2007

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 5, 1996 - February 7, 1997

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 9, 1994 - February 2, 1996

PRODUCT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35540
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

March 16, 1992 - February 10, 1994

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)

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: 4/24/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

Red Flags


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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772

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