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Curtis Sheldon

Managing Member / President / Chief Compliance Officer at C.L. Sheldon & Company in Fairfax Station, VA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Curtis Sheldon is Managing Member / President / Chief Compliance Officer of C.L. Sheldon & Company, LLC, an investment adviser managing $111M, and works from its Fairfax Station, VA office. Curtis Sheldon has been registered as an investment adviser representative through C.L. Sheldon & Company since 11 January 2011, has 15 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

15
Years in industry
15
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
3
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Curtis Sheldon has been Managing Member / President / Chief Compliance Officer of C.L. Sheldon & Company since September 2009, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Curtis Sheldon holds an MBA in Individual Financial Planning from City University of Seattle and a Bachelor of Science in Management/Finance from United States Air Force Academy.

C.L. Sheldon & Company, LLC is a firm with $111M under management, 138 clients and 3 advisers across 5 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.

Curtis Sheldon is President and Lead Planner of C.L. Sheldon & Company, LLC. He provides comprehensive financial planning, including Military and Veterans Administration benefits integration, tax planning and preparation, college planning and retirement planning, and specializes in working with transitioning Senior Military Officers. Before becoming a financial planner he served for 27 years as a Fighter Pilot in the United States Air Force.

  1. – present · 15 years
    Fairfax Station, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152582

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by C.L. Sheldon & Company

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Tax Planning Certified Professional (TPCP®)
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Curtis Sheldon is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from January 2011; the most recent is Florida, in November 2021.

  • FloridaSince 16 November 2021
  • TexasSince 25 June 2013
  • VirginiaSince 11 January 2011

Examinations

Series 6520 December 2010
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Curtis Lee Sheldon
CRD
5831786
Firm
C.L. Sheldon & Company · CRD 152582
Role
Managing Member / President / Chief Compliance Officer
Office
Fairfax Station, VA
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2011
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Curtis Sheldon work?

Curtis Sheldon has been Managing Member / President / Chief Compliance Officer of C.L. Sheldon & Company, LLC since September 2009, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 18 June 2026

Is Curtis Sheldon a financial advisor?

Yes. Curtis Sheldon has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Texas and Virginia, through C.L. Sheldon & Company since January 2011.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Curtis Sheldon have?

Curtis Sheldon has 15 years in the financial industry, since January 2011, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Curtis Sheldon passed?

Curtis Sheldon passed the Series 65 in December 2010.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Curtis Sheldon based?

Curtis Sheldon’s registered office is in Fairfax Station, VA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Curtis Sheldon registered with FINRA?

No. Curtis Sheldon has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Curtis Sheldon a CFP?

C.L. Sheldon & Company lists Curtis Sheldon with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Curtis Sheldon, CFP®, EA, TPCP®, AIF® biography, clsheldon.com

How can I verify Curtis Sheldon’s record?

Search CRD 5831786 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Curtis Sheldon’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5831786, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of C.L. Sheldon & Company, LLC, filed 18 June 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. C.L. Sheldon & Company team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.