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Sarah Lee

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CRD#: 5905049
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Sarah Lee, who also goes by Sarah May Kern, Sarah May Lee, was a registered financial professional .

Sarah is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Sarah had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sarah May Kern | Sarah May Lee

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

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


Past

November 19, 2021 - August 21, 2025

ACORNS

RIA
CRD#: 165926
Overland Park, KS
Past

November 18, 2021 - August 21, 2025

ACORNS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 168172
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 26, 2021 - October 6, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 26, 2021 - October 6, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 18, 2019 - March 23, 2021

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152974
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 18, 2019 - March 23, 2021

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152974
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

November 1, 2018 - February 21, 2019

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13092
Overland Park, KS
Past

September 5, 2018 - March 13, 2019

FINANCIAL PARTNERS GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 288644
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

November 20, 2015 - April 10, 2018

NUANCE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148534
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 8, 2013 - January 14, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

March 8, 2013 - January 14, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

March 5, 2012 - December 21, 2012

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

August 26, 2011 - December 21, 2012

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
OVERLAND PARK, KS

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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ACORNS
ACORNS | ACORNS ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 165926 / SEC#: 801-78602

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2013 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/25/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/2/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ACORNS
ACORNS | ACORNS ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 165926 / SEC#: 801-78602

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 739-2859
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
305

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ACORNS ADVISERS, LLC WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE, NOVEMBER 2025 (11/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,813,137
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,380,859,924

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page
11/28/2023
04/24/2023

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Company Information


ACORNS

CRD#: 165926

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