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Samuel L. Nofzinger

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CRD#: 5743483
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Professional summary


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Samuel L. Nofzinger, CFA, who also goes by Sam Lawrance Nofzinger, Samuel Laurence Nofzinger, Samuel Lawrance Nofzinger, Samuel L. Nofzinger, was a registered financial professional .

Samuel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. Samuel had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFA

Experience


Past

February 13, 2025 - December 26, 2025

PUBLIC ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 318234
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 2022 - December 26, 2025

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INVESTING, INC.

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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

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
530 Broadway 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012
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. (12/9/2025)

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#: 318234

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