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Derek S. Cheshire

SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING
WESTMINSTER, CO
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CRD#: 6172689
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Professional summary


Derek Stefan Cheshire, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC located in Westminster, Colorado.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Derek has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 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.
CHESHIRE FINANCIAL SERVICES not investment-related private residence in Westminster, CO tax preparation and bookkeeping Owner 06/2022 5 hours per month 0 hours during trading Prepare income and payroll tax returns, provide bookkeeping services to one client LEVEL 10 CFO not investment-related Lakewood, CO Outsourced CFO Services Contractor 07/2020 4 hours per month 0 hours during trading Prepare income tax returns DEREK CHESHIRE investment-related private residence in Westminster, CO insurance sales Licensed Insurance Agent 10/03/2013 0 hours per month 0 hours during trading Licensed, but not actively selling

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Derek Stefan Cheshire's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

January 25, 2024 - Present

SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 298968
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

June 21, 2022 - January 4, 2024

ORIGIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305353
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

April 2, 2019 - June 10, 2022

TOWNSEND

RIA
CRD#: 113681
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

March 26, 2019 - June 9, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

April 10, 2017 - February 13, 2019

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

April 10, 2017 - February 13, 2019

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

September 5, 2013 - April 20, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
THORNTON, CO
Past

July 25, 2013 - April 20, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
THORNTON, CO

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".
SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC
SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC
SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING LLC | SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC

CRD#: 298968 / SEC#: 801-130382

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2024 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2024 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/10/2024 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2019 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2024 Terminated)

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
Colorado
(3/28/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/25/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/5/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC
SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC
SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING LLC | SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC

CRD#: 298968 / SEC#: 801-130382

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2024 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2024 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/10/2024 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2019 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2024 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/4/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
380 Knollwood Street Suite 410, Winston-salem, NC 27103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(336) 360-6833
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-07-16 SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING FORM ADV PART 2A (7/16/2025)

Red Flags


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Company Information


SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC

SCHOLAR FINANCIAL ADVISING, LLC

CRD#: 298968Westminster, CO

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