Sean M. Mcelhaney

FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH

Bethesda, MD 20814

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CRD#: 5312383

Professional summary

Sean Morehouse Mcelhaney, CFP®, who also goes by Sean M Mcelhaney, is a registered financial advisor currently at FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Sean has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Sean M Mcelhaney

Other business activities

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Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Current

September 12, 2022 - Present

FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC

Office #1: 7910 Woodmont Ave Suite 1120, Bethesda, MD 20814

RIA

CRD#: 144136

Bethesda, MD

Past

July 13, 2018 - May 23, 2022

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

BOSTON, MA

Past

March 20, 2013 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

BETHESDA, MD

Past

July 8, 2010 - May 18, 2022

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

BETHESDA, MD

Past

September 9, 2009 - June 9, 2010

NAVY FEDERAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 144244

HERNDON, VA

Past

September 9, 2009 - June 9, 2010

NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 138459

HERNDON, VA

Past

August 1, 2008 - August 4, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

May 13, 2008 - August 4, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC

CRD#: 144136 / SEC#: 801-80228

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2014 Approved)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2014 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2011 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2014 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

Maryland
(9/12/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/8/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/12/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC

CRD#: 144136 / SEC#: 801-80228

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2014 Approved)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2014 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2011 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/15/2014 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

7910 Woodmont Ave Suite 1120, Bethesda, MD 20814

Mailing Address

Phone number

(301) 684-1765

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	118
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 580,927,330

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/11/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/04/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/29/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Sean M. Mcelhaney

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Sean Morehouse Mcelhaney's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

NAVY FEDERAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/8/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/12/2008

Current Firm

FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FAMILY OFFICE RESEARCH, LLC

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