Caroline V. Hess

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Mclean, VA 22102

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CRD#: 8048678

Professional summary

Caroline Vail Hess is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Mclean, Virginia.

Caroline is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Caroline has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 18, 2025 - Present

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 8260 Greensboro Drive Suite 125, Mclean, VA 22102

RIA

CRD#: 116291

Mclean, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116291 / SEC#: 801-109007

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2017 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

Virginia
(6/18/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/18/2025

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 116291 / SEC#: 801-109007

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

8260 Greensboro Drive Suite 125, Mclean, VA 22102

Mailing Address

Phone number

(703) 442-7686

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	458
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 201,121,880

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Caroline V. Hess

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/18/2025

Current Firm

ALPHA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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