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Samuel Arthur Buckmaster Iii

CRD# 2820039·Registered 1997 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Samuel 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

Samuel Arthur Buckmaster III, who also goes by Sam Buckmaster, Samuel A III Buckmaster, Samuel Arthur Buckmaster, was a registered financial advisor. Samuel was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1997 - 2026. Samuel had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Sam Buckmaster, Samuel A Iii Buckmaster, Samuel Arthur Buckmaster

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PIPER SANDLER & CO.·CRD# 665
BD
Memphis, TN
September 30, 2025 - September 28, 2026
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
BD
Memphis, TN
September 25, 2012 - April 14, 2023
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
BD
Memphis, TN
March 2, 2000 - March 13, 2013
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 5181
BD
Boston, MA
January 20, 1997 - May 1, 1997
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
January 20, 1997 - September 30, 1997

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Current Firm

PIPER SANDLER & CO.
PIPER SANDLER & CO.

PIPER JAFFRAY & CO. | U.S. BANCORP PIPER JAFFRAY INC. | RESTRUCTURING GROUP | TRS ADVISORS (PART OF INVESTMENT BANKING) | PRIVATE CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, AVIDITI ADVISORS | PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD INCORPORATED | PIPER SANDLER & CO. | PIPER JAFFRAY INC.

CRD#: 665 / SEC#: 801-108049, 8-15204
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/4/2016 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

350 N 5th Street Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Mailing Address

350 N 5th Street Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Phone Number

(612) 303-6000

Established

Delaware since 07/28/1969

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,402

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PIPER SANDLER & CO. CONSOLIDATED BROCHURE (3/23/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PIPER SANDLER COMPANIESPARENT—
ABRAHAM, CHAD RICHARDCHAIRMAN, CEO; BOARD MEMBER2190836
CLUNE, KATHERINE PATRICIACFO; PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER; BOARD MEMBER4624219
COX, MICHAEL EDWARDCO-HEAD OF EQUITIES; BOARD MEMBER4248868
DILLAHUNT, MICHAEL RAYCO-HEAD INV BKG & CAP MKTS; BOARD MEMBER3056486
DOYLE, JONATHAN JAYHEAD OF FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP2108121
GEELAN, JOHN WILLIAM JR.CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER4905460
GERBER, JEREMY JOSEPHCO HEAD OF PUBLIC FINANCE; BOARD MEMBER5071604
LARSEN, BRIDGET TERECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6643130
QUANT, SHAWN CHRISTIANPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2786518
SCHONEMAN, DEBBRA LYNNPRESIDENT; BOARD MEMBER1980635

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,284,404,458

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

141

Civil Event

1

Arbitration

50

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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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PIPER SANDLER & CO.
PIPER SANDLER & CO.

PIPER JAFFRAY & CO. | U.S. BANCORP PIPER JAFFRAY INC. | RESTRUCTURING GROUP | TRS ADVISORS (PART OF INVESTMENT BANKING) | PRIVATE CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, AVIDITI ADVISORS | PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD INCORPORATED | PIPER SANDLER & CO. | PIPER JAFFRAY INC.

CRD#: 665 / SEC#: 801-108049, 8-15204
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2025About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1997About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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