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Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

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Firm-wide stats for Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Total advisors

484

Across 168 offices

Clients per advisor

86 High

Avg AUM per client

$831,870 High

HNW client ratio

56% Very High

About

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC‑registered, enterprise‑scale RIA that manages roughly $36.7 billion in regulatory assets and supports a national advisor base. It serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting and managed account programs.

The firm provides both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management through Steward Partners‑branded solutions (Personalized, Guided and Discretionary Portfolios, UMAs, Separate Account and Strategy Solutions) and by selecting third‑party money managers and model portfolios; its due‑diligence process is coordinated with custodial and platform partners such as Pershing, Raymond James and SMArtX. Clients can participate in wrap‑fee or non‑wrap programs, receive ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, and obtain financial planning or consulting services that may be implemented through the firm’s advisory programs.

Distinctive features disclosed in the brochure include a December 2025 strategic capital transaction with Ares Management and an expanded lending relationship, a new RIA managed account custodial option through Folio/Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions, and a Steward Partners‑sponsored UMA custodied at Raymond James, alongside an affiliated broker‑dealer (SPIS). The firm also discloses revenue‑sharing and marketing‑support arrangements with custodians, referral and structured‑product referral fees, recruitment‑loan and equity award programs for advisors, and the facilitation of third‑party estate‑planning services (including Wealth.com), all of which the brochure identifies as potential conflicts subject to firm disclosure and oversight.

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Expertise

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy

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Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Demographic focus

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals

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Location

999 Waterside Drive, Suite 2220

Norfolk VA 23510

Advisors at this office

7

Advisors at this office

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Michelle H

Series 63, Series 66

Norfolk, VA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Michelle Huffman is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC based in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and multiple Steward Partners entities. Outside of advisory work, she serves as an insurance agent and manages Nottingham Wealth Management Group, a support company. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Sean H

Series 66

Norfolk, VA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Sean Hingley is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and Davenport & Company LLC for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board and membership committee of The Marlin Club, is a member of the audit committee for the VMI Alumni Association, and sits on the board of the Broad Street Children’s Foundation. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets and serving a national advisory base. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pensions, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Thomas L

Series 63, Series 66

Norfolk, VA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Thomas Leeman is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Leeman serves as an officer and board member of the Downtown Norfolk Council, a nonprofit focused on promoting business and cultural initiatives in Norfolk, VA. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Troy B

Series 66

Norfolk, VA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Troy Barnes is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing, as well as earlier positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through proprietary and third-party solutions with coordinated due diligence and custodial partnerships.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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James W

Series 66

Norfolk, VA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

James Wood is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and BB&T Investments. Wood is based in Norfolk, VA. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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George N

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

George Nottingham is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He is involved with the Rotary Club of Norfolk and serves on its budget and finance committee. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and managed account solutions through both proprietary and third-party portfolios.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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Susan N

Series 63, Series 65

Norfolk, VA

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Susan Nottingham is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is also the owner of Nottingham Wealth Management Group, a support company unrelated to investment advising. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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