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Eric S. Tesler

SHEETS SMITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Houston, TX 77092
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CRD#: 2613105
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Professional summary

Eric Steven Tesler, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at SHEETS SMITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Houston, Texas and VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Eric has worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

September 24, 2021 - Present

SHEETS SMITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 5600 Nw Central Drive Suite 221, Houston, TX 77092
RIA
CRD#: 293992
Houston, TX
Current

January 2, 2026 - Present

VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS

Office #1: 9260 E. Raintree Drive Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
BD
CRD#: 298105
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

August 12, 2022 - December 31, 2025

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 25, 2020 - August 9, 2021

BX PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 289812
Fishers, IN
Past

March 25, 2020 - August 11, 2022

DEER ISLE CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146269
EAST HAMPTON, NY
Past

May 8, 2017 - January 31, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
Lafayette, IN
Past

April 24, 2017 - January 31, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
LAFAYETTE, IN
Past

August 12, 2013 - March 24, 2014

TANGENT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146999
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

February 4, 2011 - March 16, 2018

MILLER HOWARD INVESTMENTS INC

RIA
CRD#: 105800
FISHERS, IN
Past

June 28, 2010 - September 21, 2010

BURCH & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 102280
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

December 14, 2006 - November 25, 2008

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 14, 2006 - November 25, 2008

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 12, 2006 - November 25, 2008

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 15, 2006 - October 6, 2006

BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 107105
FISHERS, IN
Past

June 30, 2005 - June 15, 2006

BLACKROCK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108069
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 24, 2003 - October 6, 2006

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 3, 2000 - September 3, 2002

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 1997 - October 3, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 1996 - May 14, 1997

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 1995 - March 21, 1996

FIRST OF MICHIGAN CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 311
DETROIT, MI

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".
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SHEETS SMITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
SHEETS SMITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 293992 / SEC#: 801-112973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2018 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
Indiana
(1/9/2026)
IAR
Texas
(9/24/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/12/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/28/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/6/1996
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/24/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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SHEETS SMITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
SHEETS SMITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 293992 / SEC#: 801-112973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2018 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5600 Nw Central Drive Suite 221, Houston, TX 77092
Mailing Address
Phone number
(346) 867-8606
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SSIM -ADV PART 2 (8/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts255
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 129,728,282

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Company Information

SHEETS SMITH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 293992Houston, TX 77092

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