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Stephen R. Purdy

VIRGINIA INVESTMENT ADVISORY
Charlottesville, VA 22901
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CRD#: 2904224
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Professional summary


Stephen Robert Purdy, who also goes by Stephen R Purdy, is a registered financial advisor currently at VIRGINIA INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. located in Charlottesville, Virginia and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Stephen R Purdy

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.
1. OLIVET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH POSITION: Personnel committee member NATURE: Church INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 2575 Garth Rd, Charlottesville VA 22901, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist with Personnel reviews. 2. INNOVATIVE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, LTD POSITION: President/ Secy/ Treas. NATURE: S Corporation- Insurance Agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 12/03/2007 ADDRESS: 90 Whitewood Road, Suite 1, Charlottesville VA 22901, United States DESCRIPTION: Fixed Insurance and P&C insurance, not securities 3. VIRGINIA INVESTMENT ADVISORY POSITION: Solicitor NATURE: Investment Related- Outside RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/20/2007 ADDRESS: 10001 Patterson Avenue, Ste 110, Henrico VA 23238, United States DESCRIPTION: Refer those who wish Investment Advisory services

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2017 - Present

VIRGINIA INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 90 Whitewood Road Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA 22901
RIA
CRD#: 117121
Charlottesville, VA
Current

October 11, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 90 Whitewood Road Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA 22901
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

July 2, 2004 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

August 1, 2003 - July 9, 2004

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 4, 2002 - March 26, 2010

JAMES RIVER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 117917
RICHMOND, VA
Past

July 18, 1997 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY

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
California
(10/11/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/11/2024)
RR
Maryland
(10/11/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/11/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/11/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/11/2024)
RR
New York
(10/11/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/11/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/11/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/11/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(10/11/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/11/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(1/3/2017)
RR
Virginia
(10/11/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/30/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VI
VIRGINIA INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
VIRGINIA INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 117121 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2015 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2022 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/1995 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10001 Patterson Avenue Suite 110, Henrico, VA 23238-5126
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 71018, Richmond, VA 23255-1018
Phone number
(804) 359-5195
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts266
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 73,393,842

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Company Information


VIRGINIA INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 117121Charlottesville, VA 22901

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