Josiah P. Sears

49 FINANCIAL

Bradenton, FL

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CRD#: 7309300

Professional summary

Josiah Paul Sears, who also goes by Josiah Sears, is a registered financial advisor currently at 49 FINANCIAL located in Bradenton, Florida and MVRK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC located in Brandenton, Florida.

Josiah is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Josiah has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Josiah Sears

Other business activities

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1) MVRK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC; Investment related; 6400 MANATEE AVE., WEST #L, SUITE 125; BRANDENTON, FL 34209; Founder/CEO; Start Date: 8/29/2025; Non-affiliated RIA; Family office consultant practice organized as an RIA to serve UHNW families. 2) Altura Planning Group, LLC; Investment related; 6400 MANATEE AVE., WEST #L, SUITE 125; BRANDENTON, FL 34209; Since 8/29/2025; 0 hours before and after trading hours; Financial estate planning business organized to support the financial planning efforts of advisory firms.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

January 10, 2025 - Present

49 FINANCIAL

RIA

CRD#: 319484

Bradenton, FL

Current

August 8, 2025 - Present

MVRK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC

Office #1: 6400 Manatee Ave., West #l Suite 125, Brandenton, FL 34209

RIA

CRD#: 337225

BRANDENTON, FL

Past

December 14, 2020 - October 18, 2024

OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD

RIA

CRD#: 105303

CARMEL, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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49 FINANCIAL

49 FINANCIAL | GLADIATOR ADVISORS, LLC | 49 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 319484 / SEC#: 801-123687

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Florida
(1/10/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/12/2020

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

49 FINANCIAL

49 FINANCIAL | GLADIATOR ADVISORS, LLC | 49 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 319484 / SEC#: 801-123687

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3711 S Mopac Expy Suite 150, Austin, TX 78746

Mailing Address

Phone number

(214) 563-1190

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

167

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (7/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,989
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 871,379,407

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/25/2025	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

49 FINANCIAL

MVRK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC

OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD

Primary Firm SEC Registration

49 FINANCIAL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/12/2020

Current Firm

49 FINANCIAL

Contact information

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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