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Shara L. Wallace

FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
Dallas, TX 75205
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CRD#: 5276229
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Professional summary


Shara Liu Wallace, who also goes by Shara Fessler, Shara Liu Fessler, Shara Liu Valenzuela, is a registered financial professional currently at FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Shara is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Shara has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Shara Fessler | Shara Liu Fessler | Shara Liu Valenzuela

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Current

August 29, 2025 - Present

FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

Office #1: 4550 Travis Street 8th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75205Office #2: 1345 Avenue Of The Americas 45th Floor, New York, NY, 10105
BD
CRD#: 324594
Dallas, TX
Past

February 8, 2021 - August 22, 2025

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

December 11, 2019 - February 17, 2021

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 27, 2017 - December 4, 2019

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

March 20, 2015 - October 17, 2017

GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37739
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 25, 2009 - April 7, 2015

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31147
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 19, 2007 - May 1, 2009

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
PHOENIX, AZ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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.

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Alabama
(8/29/2025)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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Georgia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(8/29/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/6/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

CRD#: 324594 / SEC#: , 8-71159

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


Main Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas 45th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas 45th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 798-6100
Established
Delaware since 01/20/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORTRESS OPERATING ENTITY I L.P.SOLE MANAGING MEMBER
BASS, DANIEL NEALMANAGER (NON-MANAGEMENT), BOARD OF MANAGERS4747757
BOBKER, ADAM JASONCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4525099
BROOKS, DAVID NICHOLSMANAGER (NON-MANAGEMENT), BOARD OF MANAGERS5314938
FISHMAN, ROBERT ADAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER7093592
RIORDAN, TIFFANYFINOP, PFO, POO, CFO6313437
WILSON, NILSCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2566066

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Company Information


FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

CRD#: 324594Dallas, TX 75205

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