Stephanie Sears

CARY STREET PARTNERS

Richmond, VA 23219

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CRD#: 2605107

Professional summary

Stephanie Sears is a registered financial advisor currently at CARY STREET PARTNERS located in Richmond, Virginia and CARY STREET PARTNERS located in Richmond, Virginia.

Stephanie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Stephanie has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 21, 2025 - Present

CARY STREET PARTNERS

Office #1: 901 East Byrd Street Suite 2000, Richmond, VA 23219

RIA

CRD#: 128545

Richmond, VA

Current

March 21, 2025 - Present

CARY STREET PARTNERS

Office #1: 901 East Byrd Street Suite 1001, Richmond, VA 23219

CRD#: 128089

Richmond, VA

Past

June 7, 2023 - July 1, 2024

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

August 10, 2021 - July 3, 2024

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

May 24, 2012 - July 21, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

RICHMOND, VA

Past

October 15, 2002 - January 23, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14416

PURCHASE, NY

Past

September 28, 2001 - March 11, 2002

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

CRD#: 37404

COHOES, NY

Past

August 27, 1997 - April 27, 2001

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 5496

WELLESLEY HILLS, MA

Past

June 1, 1995 - September 20, 1995

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CARY STREET PARTNERS

CARY STREET PARTNERS | WAYPOINT ADVISORS | VIKING WEALTH ADVISERS | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 128545 / SEC#: 801-64239

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Tennessee
(3/21/2025)

Virginia
(3/21/2025)

IAR

Virginia
(3/21/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/30/2023

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/17/2021

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/23/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/31/1995

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 12/21/2021

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 11/2/2021

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/20/2012

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CARY STREET PARTNERS

CARY STREET PARTNERS | WAYPOINT ADVISORS | VIKING WEALTH ADVISERS | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC | CARY STREET PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 128545 / SEC#: 801-64239

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

901 East Byrd Street Suite 1001, Richmond, VA 23219

Mailing Address

Phone number

(804) 340-8100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

166

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CSPIA FORM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE DATED 06/27/2025 (6/27/2025)

CSPIA FORM ADV PART 2A WRAP BROCHURE DATED 06/27/2025 (6/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	13,853
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,263,891,736

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/22/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/25/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Stephanie Sears

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Stephanie Sears's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CARY STREET PARTNERS

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

WADDELL & REED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CARY STREET PARTNERS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/30/2023

Series 63

Date: 8/17/2021

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/23/2012

Series 6

Date: 5/31/1995

Series 9

Date: 12/21/2021

Series 10

Date: 11/2/2021

Series 24

Date: 9/20/2012

FINRA

Current Firm

CARY STREET PARTNERS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CARY STREET PARTNERS

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