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Ernest L. Scharff

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CRD#: 2664264
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Ernest Lon Scharff

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Ernest Lon Scharff, who also goes by Lon Scharff, Ernest Lon Sharff, was a registered financial professional .

Ernest is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Ernest had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Aliases

Lon Scharff | Ernest Lon Sharff

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

January 21, 2021 - July 22, 2026

VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106189
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 1, 2019 - July 22, 2026

VICTORY CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37059
San Antonio, TX
Past

January 8, 2018 - July 3, 2019

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 12, 2013 - January 8, 2018

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

September 6, 2007 - July 1, 2019

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 6, 1999 - April 12, 2013

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 5, 1999 - December 31, 2007

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

February 10, 1998 - March 31, 1999

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 17, 1995 - January 29, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 17, 1995 - January 29, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VC
VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.
CEMP | VICTORY SBSF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VICTORY NEWBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VICTORY INCOME INVESTORS | VICTORY GRADISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VICTORY CAPITAL SOLUTIONS | VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | VICTORY CAPITAL | VICTORY ADVISORS INC | VICTORY | TRIVALENT INVESTMENTS | THB ASSET MANAGEMENT | SYCAMORE CAPITAL | SOPHUS CAPITAL | RS INVESTMENTS | PIONEER INVESTMENTS | NEWBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NEW ENERGY CAPITAL | MUNDER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MUNDER CAPITAL | MUNDER | KEY ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | INTEGRITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | INTEGRITY | INCORE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EXPEDITION INVESTMENT PARTNERS | DIVERSIFIED EQUITY MANAGEMENT | COMPASS EMP | COMPASS EFFICIENT MODEL PORTFOLIOS

CRD#: 106189 / SEC#: 801-46878

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/1994 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/17/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/5/1995
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 31
Date: 3/27/1998
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/16/1995
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

VC
VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.
CEMP | VICTORY SBSF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VICTORY NEWBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VICTORY INCOME INVESTORS | VICTORY GRADISION CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | VICTORY CAPITAL SOLUTIONS | VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | VICTORY CAPITAL | VICTORY ADVISORS INC | VICTORY | TRIVALENT INVESTMENTS | THB ASSET MANAGEMENT | SYCAMORE CAPITAL | SOPHUS CAPITAL | RS INVESTMENTS | PIONEER INVESTMENTS | NEWBRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | NEW ENERGY CAPITAL | MUNDER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MUNDER CAPITAL | MUNDER | KEY ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | INTEGRITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | INTEGRITY | INCORE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EXPEDITION INVESTMENT PARTNERS | DIVERSIFIED EQUITY MANAGEMENT | COMPASS EMP | COMPASS EFFICIENT MODEL PORTFOLIOS

CRD#: 106189 / SEC#: 801-46878

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/1994 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
15935 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 660-4400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
460

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A - MARCH 2025 (4/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,566
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 152,291,202,954

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Company Information

VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 106189

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