Sherman Malcolm Ethridge

Sherman M. Ethridge

CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP
WASHINGTON, DC 20002
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CRD#: 5981743
Sherman Malcolm Ethridge

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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

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

BD
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

BD
CRD#: 7691
NORTH BETHESDA, MD

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
District of Columbia
(5/1/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(6/20/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/17/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/16/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
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)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2025 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/7/2026 Approved)
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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
4

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts214
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,073,577

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Company Information


CAPITAL AREA PLANNING GROUP

CRD#: 333056Washington, DC 20002

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