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Margaret M. Oleary

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Charlotte, NC 28209
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CRD#: 2321621
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Professional summary


Margaret Mary Oleary, who also goes by Margaret M Franz, Margaret Mary Franz, Mimi Franz, Margaret Mary O'leary, Mimi O'leary, is a registered financial advisor currently at STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Inverness, Illinois.

Margaret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Margaret has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Margaret M Franz | Margaret Mary Franz | Mimi Franz | Margaret Mary O'leary | Mimi O'leary

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) STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, Manchester Center, VT, INVESTMENT RELATED-FINANCIAL SALES, START DATE 11/2016, Regional Consultant East-Northeast/Director, 160 HOURS PER MONTH ALL DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2) O'Leary Family Trust, So. Yarmouth, MA, Non-Investment Related, Start date 03/15/2019, Trustee, Oversight of bills/finances for the Trust, 1 hour per month with 0 during securities trading hours 3) Blazer Pub, Purdy, NY, Non-Investment Related-Restaurant, start date 12/31/1999, Owner/Secretary, Head of Communications for all business owners, 3 hours per month with 0 during securities trading hours. 4) Rental House; Winhall, VT; Investment Related - Yes; Started 06/2023; Owner; rental property; 2 hours per month with 2 hours during securities trading hours. 5) National Bemese Mountain Dog Rescue; Not Investment Related; Dog Foster/Adoption; Mancelona, MI; /2024; Volunteer; read applications, assist with fosters, 8 Hrs./Mo.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 17, 2017 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 4350 Congress Street Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
RIA
CRD#: 135405
Charlotte, NC
Current

January 6, 2017 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103934
Inverness, IL
Past

February 2, 2016 - October 26, 2016

CHESTERBROOK CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 104395
BERWYN, PA
Past

February 10, 2015 - January 14, 2016

CEDAR CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174020
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 10, 2014 - January 12, 2016

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 6, 2013 - January 2, 2015

GOOD HARBOR FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 127351
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 18, 2013 - November 11, 2014

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

January 11, 2012 - March 8, 2013

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

October 12, 2009 - December 8, 2011

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106494
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 12, 2009 - December 8, 2011

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

May 5, 2009 - October 16, 2009

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46727
MADISON, CT
Past

May 1, 2009 - October 16, 2009

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
MONUMENT, CO
Past

July 29, 2008 - January 6, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
STAMFORD, CT
Past

July 29, 2008 - January 6, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 4, 2005 - July 22, 2008

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
MADISON, CT
Past

August 26, 2004 - April 4, 2005

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105842
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 21, 2004 - July 22, 2008

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 1, 2003 - June 21, 2004

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 6, 2002 - January 1, 2003

STEPHENS

RIA
CRD#: 3496
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

November 6, 1996 - February 19, 1999

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

August 30, 1995 - November 6, 1996

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

May 13, 1993 - August 30, 1995

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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".
SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(1/6/2017)
IAR
Connecticut
(1/17/2017)
RR
Delaware
(1/6/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/26/2020)
RR
Maine
(1/6/2017)
RR
Maryland
(8/26/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/6/2017)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/6/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(1/6/2017)
RR
New York
(1/6/2017)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/18/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/6/2017)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/6/2017)
RR
Vermont
(1/6/2017)
RR
Virginia
(8/26/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(8/26/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/29/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4350 Congress Street Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 927-4175
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
182

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADV 2A_MARCH 26, 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,535
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 66,159,908,769

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/10/2025
Cover Page
03/28/2024
04/28/2023

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Company Information


STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 135405Charlotte, NC 28209

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