Sara A. Johnson

SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY

Richmond, VA 23219

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CRD#: 4929363

Professional summary

Sara Averette Johnson is a registered financial advisor currently at SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC. located in Richmond, Virginia.

Sara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Sara has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 1, 2021 - Present

SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 901 E. Cary St. Suite 210, Richmond, VA 23219

RIA

CRD#: 6255

CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 153113 / SEC#: 801-71264

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2010 Approved)

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

Virginia
(1/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/20/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 9/12/2011

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/5/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 153113 / SEC#: 801-71264

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2010 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

520 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201

Mailing Address

Phone number

(803) 231-3492

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOUTH STATE ADVISORY, INC. ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	441
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,783,729,428

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
03/30/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Sara A. Johnson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

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SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/20/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 9/12/2011

Series 7

Date: 10/5/2007

Current Firm

SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

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