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Candace L. Scappator

EQUITABLE ADVISORS
Charlotte, NC 28262
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CRD#: 4697607
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Professional summary

Candace Lynn Scappator, who also goes by Candace Lynn Gurnee, is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Candace is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Candace has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Candace Lynn Gurnee

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 18, 2017 - Present

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 7207 Ibm Drive 2nd Fl, Charlotte, NC 28262
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6627
Charlotte, NC
Current

May 13, 2020 - Present

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 8501 Ibm Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 25900
Charlotte, NC
Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 26, 2012 - May 10, 2017

FIRST TRYON SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7336
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 21, 2009 - January 20, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 12, 2007 - October 2, 2009

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 14, 2003 - October 3, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, 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".
SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
North Carolina
(5/18/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/7/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/13/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/18/2023
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 10/30/2012
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-4051
Established
Missouri since 05/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
206

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY CONSULTING SERVICES (3/31/2025)
FINANCIAL PLANNING (3/31/2025)
WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION HOLDING CORPORATIONMEMBER
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESCHAIRMAN, STIFEL FINANCIAL1434827
BRAUTIGAM, ALLEN CORPRESIDENT AND CEO2400179
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4696103
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO-ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL4970942
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
ROWAN, JAMES FRANCISPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1976998

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,648
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,379,138,273

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 28218Charlotte, NC 28262

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