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Candy D. Light

MASTERWORKS ADVISERS
NEW YORK, NY 10007
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CRD#: 7139160
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Professional summary

Candy Denise Light, who also goes by Candy Denise Light Drahos, Candy Denise Light, is a registered financial advisor currently at MASTERWORKS ADVISERS, LLC located in New York, New York.

Candy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Candy has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Candy Denise Light Drahos | Candy Denise Light

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.
the name of the other business: Masterworks, LLC whether the business is investment-related: Yes the address of the other business:1 World Trade Center, Floor 57, New York, NY, 10007 the nature of the other business: Alternative investment platform your position: employee title, or relationship with the other business: Masterworks Platform Associate the start date of your relationship: September 2023 the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 5 hours per week the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 5 hours per week and briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: perform defined administrative functions for the Masterworks Platform

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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®
None

Experience

Current

June 23, 2023 - Present

MASTERWORKS ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 1 World Trade 57th Floor, New York, NY 10007
RIA
CRD#: 324239
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 19, 2022 - June 29, 2023

ARETE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145488
New York, NY
Past

October 8, 2021 - December 31, 2022

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
New York, NY
Past

September 11, 2019 - May 17, 2022

INDEPENDENT BROKERAGE SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 153563
New York, NY

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".
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MASTERWORKS ADVISERS, LLC
MASTERWORKS ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 324239 / SEC#: 801-127158

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2023 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
New York
(6/23/2023)
IAR
Texas
(6/30/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/1/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/16/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/11/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/4/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/9/2021
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

MA
MASTERWORKS ADVISERS, LLC
MASTERWORKS ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 324239 / SEC#: 801-127158

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1 World Trade 57th Floor, New York, NY 10007
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 518-5172
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MASTERWORKS ADVISERS FORM ADV PART 2A SEPTEMBER 19,2025 (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts625
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,983,059

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Company Information

MASTERWORKS ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 324239New York, NY 10007

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