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Samuel L. Nofzinger

PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC
New York, NY
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CRD#: 5743483
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Professional summary


Samuel L. Nofzinger, CFA, who also goes by Sam Lawrance Nofzinger, Samuel Laurence Nofzinger, Samuel Lawrance Nofzinger, Samuel L. Nofzinger, is a registered financial advisor currently at PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC located in New York, New York and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INVESTING, INC. located in New York, New York.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Samuel has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sam Lawrance Nofzinger | Samuel Laurence Nofzinger | Samuel Lawrance Nofzinger | Samuel L. Nofzinger

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) Public Holdings, Inc. Investment related. 6 Harrison St, New York, NY 10013. Holding company for domestic and foreign investment related companies. GM, Crypto and Brokerage. 8/15/2022. 20+ hours per month devoted to other business. 20+ hours per month during securities trading hours. Brokerage operations duties for the enterprise. 2.) AlphaInsights. Investment related. 50 Pine St Apt 11, New York, NY 10005. Consultant to discuss occurring events in the financial industry. 10/25/2024. 2 hours per month devoted to other business during securities hours. Financial Consulting.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFA

Experience


Current

February 13, 2025 - Present

PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC

Office #2: 6 Harrison St. 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013
RIA
CRD#: 318234
New York, NY
Current

August 16, 2022 - Present

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INVESTING, INC.

Office #1: 6 Harrison St 5th Floor/suite, New York, NY 10013
BD
CRD#: 127818
New York, NY
Past

September 27, 2018 - December 20, 2021

SOFI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 151717
New York, NY
Past

August 30, 2018 - December 20, 2021

SOFI WEALTH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167958
New York, NY
Past

February 22, 2010 - June 27, 2016

BALLENTINE PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 152802
WALTHAM, MA
Past

December 24, 2009 - February 23, 2010

BALLENTINE FINN & CO INC

RIA
CRD#: 108853
WALTHAM, 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".
PA
PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ADVISORS | PUBLIC.COM | PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC. | PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 318234 / SEC#: 801-123433

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
New York
(2/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/24/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ADVISORS | PUBLIC.COM | PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC. | PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 318234 / SEC#: 801-123433

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6 Harrison St. 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 401-6946
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
40

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A- PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC. (10/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,429
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,812,622

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Company Information


PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 318234New York, NY

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