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Sharon L. Abbey

XML FINANCIAL GROUP
Breckenridge, CO 80424
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CRD#: 4319044
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Professional summary


Sharon Lynn Abbey, who also goes by Sharon Abbey, Sharon Lynn Sarnowski, Sharon Lynn Sarnowski, is a registered financial advisor currently at XML FINANCIAL GROUP located in Breckenridge, Colorado and XML SECURITIES located in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Sharon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Sharon has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sharon Abbey | Sharon Lynn Sarnowski | Sharon Lynn Sarnowski

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) 4/2021 Abbey Excavating (spouse's company), residence based, non-investment related, 1/month/trade hrs, half share holder and signor on the business checking account. (2) 07/2002: Insurance producer agent, no business name, XML Securities locations, 10Hr/month/trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 1, 2019 - Present

XML FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 311 S. Main St, Unit G, Breckenridge, CO 80424
RIA
CRD#: 284987
Breckenridge, CO
Current

June 17, 2008 - Present

XML SECURITIES

Office #1: 311 S. Main St, Unit G, Breckenridge, CO 80424
BD
CRD#: 145589
Breckenridge, CO
Past

January 4, 2008 - February 1, 2019

XML SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 145589
Alma, CO
Past

May 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

LARA, SHULL & MAY, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 10556
FRISCO, CO
Past

May 19, 2005 - June 18, 2008

LARA, SHULL & MAY, LTD

BD
CRD#: 10556
FRISCO, CO
Past

April 1, 2004 - February 22, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

December 5, 2003 - March 31, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

August 13, 2001 - November 24, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA

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".
XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 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
Alabama
(8/21/2018)
RR
Arizona
(3/19/2018)
RR
Arkansas
(9/27/2023)
RR
California
(11/29/2017)
RR
Colorado
(6/27/2008)
IAR
Colorado
(2/1/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/24/2018)
RR
Florida
(1/9/2015)
RR
Georgia
(1/18/2019)
RR
Illinois
(10/24/2018)
RR
Maryland
(7/30/2015)
RR
Michigan
(1/11/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(11/26/2018)
RR
Missouri
(1/3/2019)
RR
Montana
(11/7/2018)
RR
Nevada
(7/25/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/24/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(1/3/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(8/25/2023)
RR
New York
(1/8/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(10/25/2018)
RR
Ohio
(11/15/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(7/25/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/6/2020)
RR
Virginia
(4/25/2018)
RR
Washington
(6/28/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(1/3/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/23/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/27/2007
Uniform Combined State 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
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP
COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 770-5234
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP-FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR XML FINANCIAL, LLC (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,993,236,597

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/19/2024
Cover Page
07/19/2023
11/21/2022

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Company Information


XML FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 284987Breckenridge, CO 80424

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