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Eric V. Craven

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Greenville, SC 29607
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CRD#: 4428670
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Professional summary

Eric Vaughn Craven, who also goes by Eric Vaughn Craven, Eric V Craven, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Greenville, South Carolina.

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

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Eric Vaughn Craven | Eric V Craven

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

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None

Experience

Current

December 2, 2025 - Present

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 108 Frederick Street, Greenville, SC 29607
RIA
CRD#: 157423
Greenville, SC
Past

June 13, 2024 - December 2, 2025

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137658
Greenville, SC
Past

February 8, 2022 - May 10, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

January 10, 2022 - May 10, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

October 24, 2001 - October 20, 2003

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 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.

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IAR
South Carolina
(12/2/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/7/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/6/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/10/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/27/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/23/2001
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,841,154,148

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023
Cover Page
Report
06/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 157423Greenville, SC 29607

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