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Colin M. Rafferty

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS
Alexandria, VA 22314
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CRD#: 7185409
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Colin Michael RaffertyVERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS

Professional summary

Colin Michael Rafferty, who also goes by Colin Rafferty, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Colin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Colin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Colin Rafferty

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

July 21, 2026 - Present

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 44 Canal Center Plaza Suite 550, Alexandria, VA 22314
RIA
CRD#: 288512
Alexandria, VA
Past

March 18, 2021 - July 21, 2026

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MCLEAN, VA
Past

July 13, 2020 - July 21, 2026

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MCLEAN, VA

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".
VC
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
KWM ADVISORS, LLC | VERDENCE/FAMILY | VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | RIA+

CRD#: 288512 / SEC#: 801-110722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 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
Maryland
(7/21/2026)
IAR
Virginia
(7/21/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/18/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/14/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/13/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/18/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

VC
VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
KWM ADVISORS, LLC | VERDENCE/FAMILY | VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | RIA+

CRD#: 288512 / SEC#: 801-110722

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
50 Schilling Road Suite 300, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 472-5380
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts7,206
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,912,055,977

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/24/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/11/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/03/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/18/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

VERDENCE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 288512Alexandria, VA 22314

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