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Maria M. Powers

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CRD#: 4400893
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Maria Margaret Powers, who also goes by Maria Margaret Bayles, Maria Margaret Saraco, was a registered financial professional .

Maria is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Maria had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Maria Margaret Bayles | Maria Margaret Saraco

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)Name of Business: Highwater Wealth Group Address: 145 Maplewood Avenue, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 03/01/2022 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 81+ Description of duties: Vice President \nClient Administrative Manager (2)Name of Business: Steward Partners Global Advisory Address: 145 Maplewood Ave Ste 100, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Other Investment Related: No Start Date: 05/24/2018 Hours per month devoted to this business: 0-1 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: Provide Admin support to FA (3)Name of Business: Steward Partners Investment Advisors, LLC Address: 145 Maplewood Ave Ste 100, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States Activity Type: Independent RIA Position/Title: Other Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 05/24/2018 Hours per month devoted to this business: 0-1 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: Investment Advisor Representative-Provide Admin support

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

May 27, 2022 - July 11, 2023

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1254
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

May 24, 2018 - July 11, 2023

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283004
Portsmouth, NH
Past

May 24, 2018 - May 27, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

January 1, 2008 - May 29, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

January 1, 2008 - May 29, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

April 12, 2004 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

January 29, 2002 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
PORTSMOUTH, NH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/8/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/28/2002
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
BLAKELY, STRAND & WILLIAMS, INC. | VALENCIA GROUP | UMPQUA WEALTH ADVISORY | UMPQUA INVESTMENTS, INC. | STRAND, ATKINSON, WILLIAMS & YORK, INC. | STRAND, ATKINSON, WILLIAMS & YORK INC. | STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | STEWARD PARTNERS GLOBAL ADVISORY, LLC | MILLER FORSYTH GROUP | LINDSEY GROUP | H.L. WIGINTON CAPITAL | GERGEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ENSIGN WEALTH PARTNERS

CRD#: 1254 / SEC#: 801-67179, 8-2915

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
15495 Sw Sequoia Parkway Suite 150, Portland, OR 97224
Mailing Address
15495 Sw Sequoia Parkway Suite 150, Portland, OR 97224
Phone number
(971) 353-7800
Established
Delaware since 04/22/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
524

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS PART 2A (5/22/2024)
FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1B - FCC (3/28/2024)
FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1A - PERSHING & FOLIO (3/28/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
STEWARD PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
ACHKIRE, DEBRA VOLLANDCOUNSEL4898647
FABER, JOSEPH SCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4834049
GULDNER, ROBERT JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2283980
MARTINEZ, ROBERTO ANTONIOAML OFFICER2991605
WINTERBOURNE, JEANI THERESAPRESIDENT1075564

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,712
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 990,880,713

Disclosures

Regulatory Event13
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 1254

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