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Craig Anderson Spry

CFP®
ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP
Charlotte, NC
·CRD# 3097991·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Craig Anderson Spry, CFP®, who also goes by Craig A Spry, Craig Spry, is a registered financial advisor currently at ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Craig has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Craig A Spry, Craig Spry

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2008

Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP·CRD# 110921
RIA
100 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
October 20, 2026 - Present
COPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLC·CRD# 156549
RIA
Belmont, NC
December 15, 2025 - March 17, 2026
NAMCOA·CRD# 133978
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Mooresville, NC
September 30, 2024 - May 29, 2025
WORTH ADVISORS·CRD# 156564
RIA
Charlotte, NC
July 15, 2022 - January 5, 2023
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
RIA
Charlotte, NC
January 3, 2022 - July 6, 2022
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
Charlotte, NC
September 23, 2021 - July 6, 2022
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 283390
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Concord, NC
September 7, 2016 - October 9, 2020
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
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Concord, NC
July 7, 2015 - December 31, 2016
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
BD
Concord, NC
June 26, 2015 - October 9, 2020
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
RIA
Charlotte, NC
July 26, 2011 - July 1, 2015
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Charlotte, NC
July 11, 2011 - July 1, 2015
KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 140808
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL
August 15, 2006 - July 15, 2011
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 44848
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Huntersville, NC
July 14, 2005 - August 15, 2006
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 44848
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Huntersville, NC
July 7, 2005 - July 15, 2011
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
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Charlotte , NC
June 8, 2004 - March 18, 2005
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
BD
Boston, MA
January 20, 2004 - March 18, 2005
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
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St. Louis, MO
January 8, 2001 - December 10, 2003
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
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September 3, 1998 - January 11, 2001

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Current Firm

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ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP

ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP | ERNST & YOUNG LLP

CRD#: 110921 / SEC#: 801-48596
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/1995 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

200 Plaza Drive First Floor Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Phone Number

(800) 273-0588

# of Employees

140

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP (9/11/2026)

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Other business activities

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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.

Mr. Spry has worked as an insurance agent for Belmont Capital since 9/2025. His duties involve all aspects of the comprehensive financial planning process, including the sale of Life and Annuity insurance products when appropriate for the client's goals. He dedicates approximately 50 hours per month on his insurance business.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP

ERNST & YOUNG INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLP | ERNST & YOUNG LLP

CRD#: 110921 / SEC#: 801-48596
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/1995 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.
IAR
North Carolina
(10/20/2026)

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

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 Jun 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1998About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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