Denise S. Prince

IRA GROUP

Fuquay-Varina, NC

CRD#: 4589938

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Professional summary

Denise Sparks Prince, AIF®, who also goes by Denise Sparks Robertson, Marolyn Denise Sparks, is a registered financial advisor currently at IRA GROUP, INC. located in Fuquay-varina, North Carolina.

Denise is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Denise has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Denise Sparks Robertson | Marolyn Denise Sparks

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

September 1, 2021 - Present

IRA GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 126246

Fuquay-Varina, NC

Past

May 18, 2021 - July 21, 2021

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120632

Fuquay-Varina, NC

Past

March 15, 2011 - December 31, 2020

BB&T INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106156

GREENVILLE, SC

Past

October 22, 2002 - November 9, 2010

BB&T ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108443

RALEIGH, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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IRA GROUP, INC.

INVESTMENT RESEARCH & ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | IRA GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 126246 / SEC#: 801-70558

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2009 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2025 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Georgia
(9/22/2021)

IAR

North Carolina
(9/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/10/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

IRA GROUP, INC.

INVESTMENT RESEARCH & ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | IRA GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 126246 / SEC#: 801-70558

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2009 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2025 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1230 Peachtree Street Ne Suite 3800, Atlanta, GA 30309

Mailing Address

Phone number

(404) 760-3730

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IRA GROUP - ADV PART 2A.2B FOR INSTITUTIONAL 2026 (3/11/2026)

IRA GROUP - ADV PART2A.2B FOR PRIVATE 2026 (3/11/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	691
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 15,416,741,614

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Denise S. Prince

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

IRA GROUP, INC.

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

BB&T INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

BB&T ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

IRA GROUP, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/10/2001

Current Firm

IRA GROUP, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

IRA GROUP, INC.

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