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Ami V. Shah

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | Financial Advisor
Charlotte, NC 28209
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CRD#: 3172047
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Professional summary


Ami Vastupal Shah, who also goes by Ami Shah, is a registered financial advisor currently at STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Inverness, Illinois.

Ami is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Ami has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ami Shah

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). Sterling Capital Management LLC; Investment Related; Newtown, PA; Executive Director- Intermediary Platform Sales, National Accounts; Work with financial intermediaries and educate and place Sterling investment strategies; Start: 3/17/2025; 240 Hours Per Month 0 Hours During Trade 2) Montgomery Children Advocacy Project; Not Investment Related; Charitable Organization; Norristown, PA; 01/2021; Board Member; organization provide free legal service to children who are victims of abuse; 4 Hrs./Mo.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

May 7, 2025 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 4350 Congress Street Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209
RIA
CRD#: 135405
Charlotte, NC
Current

May 2, 2025 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103934
Inverness, IL
Past

March 23, 2023 - March 20, 2025

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46727
Newtown, PA
Past

March 23, 2023 - March 20, 2025

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
MONUMENT, CO
Past

April 4, 2019 - February 14, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
YARDLEY, PA
Past

March 28, 2019 - February 14, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
YARDLEY, PA
Past

February 16, 2012 - January 7, 2019

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 29, 2010 - December 31, 2011

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 19, 2008 - December 31, 2011

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 19, 2008 - December 31, 2011

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

August 24, 2006 - August 4, 2008

J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107038
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 2006 - August 18, 2008

JPMORGAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104234
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 2005 - July 5, 2006

CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137028
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 1, 2005 - July 5, 2006

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

December 13, 2004 - December 21, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
STAMFORD, CT
Past

December 13, 2004 - December 1, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 12, 2002 - September 9, 2003

ROBERT FLEMING INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1711
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 20, 2002 - August 3, 2004

J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107038
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 26, 2002 - August 3, 2004

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 29, 2000 - August 8, 2002

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 26, 1999 - March 7, 2000

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 26, 1999 - March 7, 2000

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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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STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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

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Alabama
(5/2/2025)
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Alaska
(5/2/2025)
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Arizona
(5/2/2025)
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Arkansas
(5/2/2025)
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
(5/2/2025)
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Delaware
(5/2/2025)
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District of Columbia
(5/2/2025)
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
(5/2/2025)
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
(5/2/2025)
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New Mexico
(5/2/2025)
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New York
(5/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(5/2/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/12/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(5/2/2025)
RR
Ohio
(5/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/2/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/2/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(5/2/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(5/7/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico
(5/2/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/2/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(5/2/2025)
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South Dakota
(5/2/2025)
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Tennessee
(5/2/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/2/2025)
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Utah
(5/2/2025)
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Vermont
(5/2/2025)
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Virgin Islands
(5/2/2025)
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Virginia
(5/2/2025)
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Washington
(5/2/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(5/2/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/2/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(5/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/19/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SC
STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
DE GARMO & KELLEHER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135405 / SEC#: 801-64257

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4350 Congress Street Suite 1000, Charlotte, NC 28209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 927-4175
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
182

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADV 2A_MARCH 26, 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,535
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 66,159,908,769

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/10/2025
Cover Page
03/28/2024
04/28/2023

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Company Information


STERLING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Financial AdvisorCRD#: 135405Charlotte, NC 28209

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