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Stuart A. Gay

WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS
Raleigh, NC 27607
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CRD#: 5782347
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Professional summary


Stuart Alexander Gay is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Stuart is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Stuart has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
NAME: ELLROD GRANDCHILDREN LLC INV REL: N ADD: WHITAKER'S, NC NATURE: FARMING OPERATION POSITION: OWNERSHIP START DATE: 1/2011 NO. HR/MO: 2 NO. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 0 NAME: MassMutual, Triangle Insurance & Benefits Insurance Agency and The Cason Group: INV REL: Y NATURE: Insurance POSITION: Licensed Insurance Aged START DATE: 8/2013 As such, he is entitled to receive commissions or other remuneration on the sale of life and disability insurance and group benefits. A conflict of interest arises as these insurance sales create an incentive to recommend insurance products based on the compensation he receives. You are not obligated, contractually or otherwise, to purchase any insurance product. NAME: R&G Private Ventures, LLC. INV REL: Y. NATURE; Real Estate Holdings Company. POSITION: Owner. START DATE: 1/24/2025. NO. HR/MO: 0.25. NO. HR/MO DURING SEC TRADING: 0.25.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 5, 2018 - Present

WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 1511 Sunday Drive Suite 214, Raleigh, NC 27607
RIA
CRD#: 169584
Raleigh, NC
Past

October 16, 2018 - December 31, 2019

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288898
RALEIGH, NC
Past

June 10, 2016 - October 8, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
RALEIGH, NC
Past

September 26, 2013 - October 8, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 31, 2011 - September 9, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
RALEIGH, NC
Past

June 22, 2010 - June 1, 2011

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
RALEIGH, NC

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".
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WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC
CARILLON ADVISORS | XARTIS WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC | WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS | WEALTHSHIELD | WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCES | WEALTH & FINANCIAL ADVOCATES GROUP, LLC | TINKER CAPITAL | ORG PARTNERS ADVISOR GROUP | ORG PARTNERS | ORG PAG | ORBIS WEALTH | MAINE ADVISORS | MADISON OAKS WEALTH PARTNERS | HICKS & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBORVIEW INVESTMENTS | HARBORVIEW ADVISORS | GOLDEN PINE ADVISORY | EVERGREEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | EMERALD INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC | EMERALD ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | CONSTANCE WEALTH ADVISORS | CONSTANCE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH ADVISORS | CENTERPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 169584 / SEC#: 801-78937

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2013 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
Louisiana
(11/7/2018)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/5/2018)
IAR
Texas
(11/6/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/11/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC
CARILLON ADVISORS | XARTIS WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC | WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS | WEALTHSHIELD | WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCES | WEALTH & FINANCIAL ADVOCATES GROUP, LLC | TINKER CAPITAL | ORG PARTNERS ADVISOR GROUP | ORG PARTNERS | ORG PAG | ORBIS WEALTH | MAINE ADVISORS | MADISON OAKS WEALTH PARTNERS | HICKS & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBORVIEW INVESTMENTS | HARBORVIEW ADVISORS | GOLDEN PINE ADVISORY | EVERGREEN FINANCIAL SERVICES | EMERALD INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC | EMERALD ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | CONSTANCE WEALTH ADVISORS | CONSTANCE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH ADVISORS | CENTERPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 169584 / SEC#: 801-78937

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2500 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 948-4453
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE - WSP (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,596
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,080,417,121

Red Flags


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Company Information


WEALTHSHIELD PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 169584Raleigh, NC 27607

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