Firm Information

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
117 advisors
Number of Clients
1,394 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$338K average
Assets Under Management
$470.9M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K

SFA offers two fee structures: an All-Inclusive Account (Wrap Fee) and a Non-Inclusive Account (Non-Wrap Fee). Fees are negotiable. The All-Inclusive program includes advisory fees and non-transaction-related fees, while the Non-Inclusive program includes advisory fees and transaction costs. Transaction charges for the Non-Inclusive program are $4.00 per transaction. If you elect to include alternative investments in your account, the custodian will assess an annual fee of $50.00 for the purchase, redemption of registration of the security, in addition to a $35.00 per position for registered securities, or $125.00 for unregistered securities.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30328

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Regulatory History (4)
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Customer Dispute
September 2002
Settled
Customer Dispute
August 2002
Settled
Customer Dispute
July 2001
Settled
Customer Dispute
September 2000
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Sharon is an insurance agent for Dempsey & Assoc. Inc. selling fixed insurance products, dedicating minimal time to this activity. She also engages in client-related activities under Carlyle Wealth Management, taking about a quarter of her time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
The Strategic Financial Alliance, INC. Broker
July 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos
The Strategic Financial Alliance
July 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos
Carlyle Wealth Planning
December 2006 - Present · 19 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Vsr Advisory Services
October 2011 - July 2016 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Vsr Financial Services, INC.Broker
October 2011 - July 2016 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Sanders Morris Harris INC.
January 2007 - October 2011 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Sanders Morris Harris INC. Broker
October 2003 - October 2011 · 8 yrs
Ifg Network Securities, INC.Broker
October 1992 - October 2003 · 11 yrs
Planned Investments INC.Broker
May 1992 - April 1993 · 11 mos
Derand/pennington/bass, INC.Broker
November 1989 - June 1992 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Integrated Resources Equity CorporationBroker
May 1988 - November 1989 · 1 yr 6 mos
Carnegie Securities CorporationBroker
May 1986 - May 1988 · 2 yrs
Phoenix Financial CorporationBroker
February 1981 - April 1986 · 5 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations1 state
GA
AdvisorBrokerBoth
Exams
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