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Howard J. Cranford

STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911
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CRD#: 6398850
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Professional summary

Howard Jay Cranford, who also goes by Howard Cranford, is a registered financial advisor currently at STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Howard has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Howard Cranford

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 13, 2026 - Present

STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 404 People Place Suite 404, Charlottesville, VA 22911
RIA
CRD#: 331560
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

July 21, 2020 - February 22, 2025

BUFF YOUR FINANCES

RIA
CRD#: 288105
Baton Rouge, LA

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".
SW
STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS
STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS | STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 331560 / SEC#: 801-130657

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Louisiana
(1/13/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/30/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

SW
STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS
STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS | STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 331560 / SEC#: 801-130657

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2024 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
404 People Place Suite 404, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Mailing Address
Phone number
(434) 201-2255
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/16/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts272
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 97,665,969

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Company Information

STURMAN WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 331560Charlottesville, VA 22911

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