Steven S. Scholes

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

WHEATON, IL 60187

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CRD#: 6229134

Professional summary

Steven Samuel Scholes, who also goes by Sam Samuel Scholes, Sam Scholes, Samuel Scholes, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Wheaton, Illinois and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Steven has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7TO and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Sam Samuel Scholes | Sam Scholes | Samuel Scholes

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 1, 2024 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

RIA

CRD#: 107027

WHEATON, IL

Current

March 28, 2024 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

CRD#: 28519

WHEATON, IL

Past

September 23, 2016 - July 26, 2019

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA

CRD#: 107027

WHEATON, IL

Past

September 7, 2016 - July 26, 2019

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

CRD#: 28519

WHEATON, IL

Past

September 26, 2013 - August 24, 2016

PERFORMANCE TRUST CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 36155

WHEATON, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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Illinois
(4/1/2024)

IAR

Illinois
(4/1/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/4/2022

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/23/2016

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/18/2013

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/28/2024

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 12/20/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/26/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 765-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 256,328,000,000

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Steven S. Scholes

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Samuel Scholes's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

PERFORMANCE TRUST CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/4/2022

Series 65

Date: 9/23/2016

Series 63

Date: 12/18/2013

SIE

Date: 3/28/2024

Series 7TO

Date: 12/20/2023

Series 7

Date: 9/26/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

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