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Adam S. Drake

HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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CRD#: 3234115
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Professional summary


Adam Sean Drake, CFA, who also goes by Adam S Drake, is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC located in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Adam has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 87, Series 86 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Adam S Drake

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Adam Sean Drake's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFA

Experience


Current

March 31, 2009 - Present

HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 466 Town Plaza Ave Ste 330, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
RIA
CRD#: 141694
Ponte Vedra, FL
Past

November 9, 2005 - September 4, 2008

VOYAGER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124697
LAKE GENEVA, WI
Past

July 20, 2005 - May 15, 2007

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
LAKE GENEVA, WI
Past

August 8, 2003 - July 18, 2005

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

August 2, 2001 - July 24, 2003

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

July 27, 2000 - July 2, 2001

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

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".
HI
HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS DBA FUND MANAGEMENT | HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS DBA WHITMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 141694 / SEC#: 801-120113

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2021 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2021 Terminated)

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
(10/2/2015)
IAR
North Dakota
(3/3/2020)
IAR
Oregon
(7/6/2015)
IAR
Texas
(7/1/2024)
IAR
Washington
(6/28/2013)
IAR
Wisconsin
(3/31/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/26/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HI
HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS DBA FUND MANAGEMENT | HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS DBA WHITMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 141694 / SEC#: 801-120113

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2021 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2021 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
466 Town Plaza Ave Ste 330, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Mailing Address
Phone number
(414) 755-2309
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS FORM ADV PARTS 2A & 2B (2/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,305
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 308,526,690

Red Flags


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Company Information


HIGHLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 141694Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

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