Sherman M. Ethridge

CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP

WASHINGTON, DC 20002

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CRD#: 5981743

Professional summary

Sherman Malcolm Ethridge, CFP®, who also goes by Malcolm Ethridge, Sherman M Ethridge, Sherman Malcolm Ethridge, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP located in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Sherman is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Sherman has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Malcolm Ethridge | Sherman M Ethridge | Sherman Malcolm Ethridge

Other business activities

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1) ETHRIDGE CONSULTING, LLC; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 3604 JAMISON ST NE, WASHINGTON DC 20018; SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING ROLE; OWNER; 3/1/2023; 4 HOURS PER MONTH; SPEAKING ON INVESTMENT TOPICS AT EVENTS AND ON CNBC - 2) CAPITAL AREA RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 3604 JAMISON ST NE, WASHINGTON DC 20018; INSURANCE SALES; PRESIDENT AND OWNER; 3/15/2021; 8 HOURS PER MONTH; LIFE, HEALTH, PROPERTY, AND CASUALITY INSURANCE SALES 3) DOME AUDIO INC; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 2 PARK SQUARE, SUITE 2221, RAHWAY, NJ. 07065; BLUETOOTH HEADPHONE MANUFACTURER; BOARD MEMBER; 9/1/2023; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS AND CONFERENCE CALLS 4) CAPITAL AREA TAX CONSULTANTS; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 3604 JAMISON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018; TAX PREPARATION; MANAGING PARTNER; 1/1/2024; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; SUPERVISION OF TAX PREPARATION 5) PRACTICE INTELLIGENCE INC; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 1015 NW 6 TER, BOCA RATON FL 33486; SHAREHOLDER 3/1/2024; 2 HOURS PER MONTH; ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2018

Experience

Current

October 17, 2024 - Present

CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP

Office #1: 1255 Union Street Ne 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002

RIA

CRD#: 333056

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

May 15, 2019 - December 31, 2024

CIC WEALTH, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 290198

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

January 15, 2016 - May 14, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

January 15, 2016 - May 14, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

WASHINGTON, DC

Past

December 20, 2011 - January 19, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

NORTH BETHESDA, MD

Past

November 17, 2011 - January 19, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NORTH BETHESDA, MD

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

District of Columbia
(5/1/2025)

IAR

Maryland
(6/20/2025)

IAR

Texas
(10/17/2024)

IAR

Virginia
(6/20/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/16/2011

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: 11/16/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP

CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP | CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 333056 / SEC#: 801-131246

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/2024 120-Day Approval)

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Contact information

Main Address

1255 Union Street Ne 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20002

Mailing Address

Phone number

(202) 916-5624

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAPG FORM ADV PART 2A (10/23/2025)

CAPG ADV PART 2B DESIREE FISHER (10/23/2025)

CAPG ADV PART 2B MALCOLM ETHRIDGE (7/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	214
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 46,073,577

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Sherman M. Ethridge

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Sherman Malcolm Ethridge's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP

CIC WEALTH, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/16/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/16/2011

Current Firm

CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP

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