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Sharon L. Grinestaff

ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS
Salisbury, MD 21801
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CRD#: 3161731
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Professional summary


Sharon Lawson Grinestaff, AIF®, who also goes by Sharon Lawson Dickey, is a registered financial advisor currently at ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS located in Salisbury, Maryland and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Berlin, Maryland.

Sharon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Sharon has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sharon Lawson Dickey

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. 9/14/2015: Crump Insurance Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance-commission trails only - Started 09/10/2015 - 0 Hours Per Month 2. 5/9/2019 - Be More Healthy, Wealthy and Wise, LLC - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) & speaking engagements on site. - Other-Business Owner - Started 02/29/2016 - 10 Hours Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading - Empowering and inspiring individuals to be more healthy and wealthy by providing basic education and tips via ebooks, social media, blog, and websites. 3) 05/16/2025 - Atlas Private Wealth Advisors - Investment Related - At reported business locations - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date:05/07/2025 - 12 Hrs/Mth - 12 Hrs During Trading. 4) 10/10/2025 - Atlas Private Wealth Advisors - Investment Related- Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - At reported business locations - Start Date:05/09/2025 - 12 Hrs/Mth - 12 Hrs During Trading.I provide investment advisory services through Atlas Private Wealth Advisors, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 5/2025. I expect to spend approximately 12 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

October 8, 2025 - Present

ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 114 Baptist St., Salisbury, MD 21801
RIA
CRD#: 283744
Salisbury, MD
Current

October 7, 2009 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #2: 114 Baptist St., Salisbury, MD 21801
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Berlin, MD
Past

October 7, 2009 - September 8, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 20, 2008 - September 28, 2009

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
WESTMINSTER, MD
Past

October 20, 2008 - September 28, 2009

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
WESTMINSTER, MD
Past

November 19, 2004 - September 16, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 19, 2004 - September 16, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

May 12, 1999 - December 1, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
LUTHERVILLE, MD
Past

January 21, 1999 - December 1, 2004

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 21, 1999 - December 1, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

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".
AP
ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS
ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | THE CAPITAL LEGACY, LLC | SHAH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PAUL CARPENTER CAPITAL ADVISORS | CHAMPION FINANCIAL TEAM | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL LEGACY | ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ALLIANCE | ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 283744 / SEC#: 801-107919

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2016 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.
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
(9/29/2023)
RR
Colorado
(10/25/2018)
RR
Delaware
(10/7/2009)
RR
Florida
(10/7/2009)
RR
Georgia
(2/23/2021)
RR
Kansas
(8/29/2022)
RR
Maryland
(10/7/2009)
IAR
Maryland
(10/8/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/8/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/7/2009)
RR
South Carolina
(12/18/2020)
RR
Virginia
(10/7/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/21/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AP
ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS
ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | THE CAPITAL LEGACY, LLC | SHAH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PAUL CARPENTER CAPITAL ADVISORS | CHAMPION FINANCIAL TEAM | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL LEGACY | ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ALLIANCE | ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 283744 / SEC#: 801-107919

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
331 Newman Springs Rd. Suite 320, Building 3 2nd Floor, Red Bank, NJ, 07701
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 996-2666
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ATLAS PWA PART 2A (9/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,524
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 688,121,996

Red Flags


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Company Information


ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 283744Salisbury, MD 21801

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