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Shepard C. Ottaway
BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Greensboro, NC 27408
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CRD#: 7231892
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Professional summary
Shepard Clay Ottaway is a registered financial advisor currently at BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Greensboro, North Carolina and MAPLEWOOD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Shepard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Shepard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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HIGH POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY POSITION: Assistant Track Coach NATURE: I volunteer as an assistant track & field coach for the High Point Christian Academy Track team and received an unexpected financial stipend. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 02/15/2021 ADDRESS: 800 Phillips Ave., High Point NC 27262 DESCRIPTION: I coach middle-school through high-school track athletes. During competition season, I attend practice and meets as much as I am able.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 4, 2025 - Present
BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Office #1: 1301 W Wendover #c, Greensboro, NC 27408RIA
CRD#: 315570
Greensboro, NC
Current
August 4, 2025 - Present
MAPLEWOOD INVESTMENTS, INC.
Office #1: 1301 W Wendover #c, Greensboro, NC 27408BD
CRD#: 103723
Greensboro, NC
Past
June 14, 2024 - August 6, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
June 14, 2024 - August 6, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
July 30, 2021 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
April 8, 2021 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
June 27, 2020 - April 26, 2021
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8099
Greensboro, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS | WARREN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIBBON FALLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REFINED RETIREMENT | NAVIGEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILLER WEALTH PARTNERS | MIDTOWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | KOMARA CAPITAL PARTNERS | HEMLOCK CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREENBEAT FINANCIAL, LLC | GREENBEAT FINANCIAL | FULCRUM WEALTH ADVISORS | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BLUEGRASS INVESTMENT COMPANY | BLUEGRASS CAPITAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 315570 / SEC#: 801-121848
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2021 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.RR
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.Visual representation of state registrations
IAR
North Carolina(8/4/2025)
RR
North Carolina(8/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 6/27/2020
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS | WARREN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIBBON FALLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REFINED RETIREMENT | NAVIGEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILLER WEALTH PARTNERS | MIDTOWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | KOMARA CAPITAL PARTNERS | HEMLOCK CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREENBEAT FINANCIAL, LLC | GREENBEAT FINANCIAL | FULCRUM WEALTH ADVISORS | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BLUEGRASS INVESTMENT COMPANY | BLUEGRASS CAPITAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 315570 / SEC#: 801-121848
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1100 Kenilworth Ave Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28204
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 200-2568
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24
SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,298 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 201,503,941 |
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Company Information
BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 315570Greensboro, NC 27408TRUST BUT VERIFY
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