Candace A. Shira

CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES

PITTSFORD, NY 14534

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CRD#: 2992244

Professional summary

Candace Ann Shira, CFP®, who also goes by Candace A Shira, is a registered financial advisor currently at CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Pittsford, New York.

Candace is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Candace has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Candace A Shira

Other business activities

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INSURANCE SALES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

January 9, 2013 - Present

CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 115 Sully's Trail Suite 8, Pittsford, NY 14534

RIA

CRD#: 165984

PITTSFORD, NY

Past

May 7, 2007 - May 30, 2013

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 35830

PITTSFORD, NY

Past

May 1, 2007 - May 2, 2007

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 35830

PITTSFORD, NY

Past

April 20, 2007 - September 23, 2016

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 35830

PITTSFORD, NY

Past

October 21, 2003 - April 20, 2007

BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 3875

ROCHESTER, NY

Past

August 14, 2003 - July 1, 2004

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 16204

ROCHESTER, NY

Past

October 16, 2002 - August 4, 2003

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 13850

ROCHESTER, NY

Past

August 4, 2000 - September 26, 2002

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 16204

ROCHESTER, NY

Past

March 2, 1998 - July 18, 2000

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 3960

WORCESTER, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC

CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC | CROSS STAFF INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 165984 / SEC#: 801-77488

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2013 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Florida
(2/21/2013)

IAR

New York
(2/2/2021)

IAR

North Carolina
(11/1/2022)

IAR

South Carolina
(1/9/2013)

IAR

Texas
(2/29/2016)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/23/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/30/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/23/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/9/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/25/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 4/11/2003

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 8/21/2000

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC

CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC | CROSS STAFF INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 165984 / SEC#: 801-77488

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2013 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

115 Sully's Trail Suite 8, Pittsford, NY 14534

Mailing Address

Phone number

(585) 249-1550

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 2024 (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	929
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 409,587,068

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Candace A. Shira

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Candace Ann Shira's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING CAPITAL CORPORATION

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/23/2007

Series 63

Date: 12/30/1997

SIE

Date: 9/23/2016

Series 7

Date: 12/9/2002

Series 6

Date: 2/25/1998

Series 51

Date: 4/11/2003

Series 26

Date: 8/21/2000

Current Firm

CANDACE SHIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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