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Stephanie A. Ricketts

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS
Peoria, IL 61614-3559
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CRD#: 3249842
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Professional summary


Stephanie Anne Ricketts, CFP®, who also goes by Sparke Ricketts, is a registered financial advisor currently at DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Peoria, Illinois.

Stephanie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Stephanie has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sparke Ricketts

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2011

Experience


Current

November 6, 2007 - Present

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 5823 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria, IL 61614-3559
RIA
CRD#: 105990
Peoria, IL
Past

September 27, 2006 - October 11, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18718
PEORIA, IL
Past

July 1, 2006 - October 11, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
PEORIA, IL
Past

April 29, 2005 - September 27, 2006

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
PEORIA, IL
Past

March 17, 2005 - July 1, 2006

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
PEORIA, IL
Past

August 31, 1999 - October 13, 2003

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL

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".
DV
DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC
DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS INC | DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 105990 / SEC#: 801-12642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/1977 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
Illinois
(11/6/2007)
IAR
Texas
(4/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/28/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


DV
DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC
DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS INC | DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 105990 / SEC#: 801-12642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/1977 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5823 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria, IL 61614-3559
Mailing Address
Phone number
(309) 685-0033
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DVI FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,020
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,930,082,357

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/22/2025
Cover Page
11/20/2023
01/03/2023

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Company Information


DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 105990Peoria, IL 61614-3559

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