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Edward J Sears

CRD# 2776587·Registered 1996 - 2022
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Edward 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.

Professional Summary

Edward J Sears, who also goes by Ed Sears, Edward J Sears, was a registered financial advisor. Edward was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1996 - 2022. Edward had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Active Clients

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ed Sears, Edward J Sears

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 8099
BD
Hickory, NC
March 28, 2022 - October 6, 2022
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.·CRD# 43036
BD
Bloomington, IL
December 11, 2019 - May 7, 2020
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
RIA
Salt Lake City, UT
September 26, 2019 - October 25, 2019
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
Salt Lake City, UT
September 19, 2019 - October 25, 2019
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 103863
BD
Afton, WY
January 3, 2017 - September 22, 2017
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 18272
BD
Driggs, ID
October 24, 2014 - October 2, 2015
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC·CRD# 103863
BD
Jackson, WY
April 24, 2014 - October 14, 2014
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 109524
RIA
Evanston, WY
June 19, 2012 - March 18, 2014
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 18272
BD
Evanston, WY
June 19, 2012 - March 18, 2014
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
RIA
Idaho Falls, ID
October 28, 2011 - May 14, 2012
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
BD
Idaho Falls, ID
May 2, 2011 - May 14, 2012
BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 29357
RIA
Lander, WY
February 16, 2010 - May 3, 2011
BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 29357
BD
Lander, WY
February 11, 2010 - May 3, 2011
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
RIA
Dallas, TX
August 13, 2009 - February 3, 2010
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
BD
Dallas, TX
July 23, 2009 - February 3, 2010
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
RIA
Afton, WY
December 7, 2005 - June 22, 2009
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
Afton, WY
December 7, 2005 - June 22, 2009
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
RIA
Riverton, WY
September 29, 2004 - December 2, 2005
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
BD
Riverton, WY
September 29, 2004 - December 2, 2005
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
RIA
Evergreen, CO
July 2, 2004 - October 6, 2004
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
BD
Boston, MA
April 15, 2004 - October 6, 2004
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
BD
St. Louis, MO
January 24, 2002 - March 18, 2003
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
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St. Louis, MO
November 8, 1999 - June 6, 2000
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
October 19, 1999 - November 5, 1999
ZIONS DIRECT, INC.·CRD# 17776
BD
Salt Lake City, UT
July 6, 1998 - November 5, 1999
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
September 6, 1996 - July 8, 1998

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Current Firm

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Mailing Address

400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Phone Number

(513) 629-1055

Established

Ohio since 05/21/1974

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

114

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 34 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 34 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

W&S WEALTH SOLUTIONS BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANYOWNER—
BRODIE, TROY DALEPRESIDENT1924559
DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPHVP, MARKETING5420948
LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAMVP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION5657647
LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAELASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT2924719
MASTERS, JOSHUAASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT7671731
MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPPDIRECTOR1221720
MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARDAVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS2999021
NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVIDDIRECTOR5863603
RENNERS, TYLER SCOTTSECRETARY8246902
SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4673623
STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVENVP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER1327230
WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO, TREASURER2619213
WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPHVP TAX7679752
WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPHDIRECTOR473438

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

963

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$257,179,879

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 2005About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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