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Eric Sontag

President at Wealthspire Advisors in New York, NY

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Eric Sontag is President of Wealthspire Advisors LLC, an investment adviser managing $34.3B, and works from its New York, NY office. Eric Sontag has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Wealthspire Advisors since 7 April 2021 and has 5 years in the industry across 1 firm.

5
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 18 October 2026SEC record

Career

Eric Sontag has been President of Wealthspire Advisors since November 2011, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Eric Sontag holds a Bachelor's degree in economics and sociology from Cornell University.

Wealthspire Advisors LLC is a New York, NY firm with $34.3B under management, 9,973 clients and 220 advisers across 27 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.

Eric Sontag is President, Private Client of Wealthspire. He oversees strategy, growth and operating leadership across the firm's multi-office private wealth business, and plays a lead role in evaluating and integrating acquisitions. Sontag joined one of the firm's predecessors, Sontag Advisory, in 2009 and previously served as its Chief Operating Officer. Earlier in his career he held several positions at BlackRock.

  1. – present · 5 years
    New York, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106181

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Wealthspire Advisors

  • CFA®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Eric Sontag is registered as an investment adviser representative in New York, since April 2021.

  • New YorkSince 7 April 2021

Examinations

No examinations are on Eric Sontag’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Eric Matthew Sontag
CRD
6011088
Firm
Wealthspire Advisors · CRD 106181
Role
President
Office
521 FIFTH AVENUE, 15TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10175
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
April 2021
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Eric Sontag work?

Eric Sontag has been President of Wealthspire Advisors LLC since November 2011, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 30 April 2026

Is Eric Sontag a financial advisor?

Yes. Eric Sontag has a current investment-adviser registration in New York, through Wealthspire Advisors since April 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

How many years of experience does Eric Sontag have?

Eric Sontag has 5 years in the financial industry, since April 2021, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Where is Eric Sontag based?

Eric Sontag’s registered office is in New York, NY.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Is Eric Sontag registered with FINRA?

No. Eric Sontag has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Is Eric Sontag a CFA charterholder?

Wealthspire Advisors lists Eric Sontag with the CFA credential (“CFA®”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Eric Sontag, CFA biography, wealthspire.com

How can I verify Eric Sontag’s record?

Search CRD 6011088 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Eric Sontag’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Leadership at Wealthspire Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6011088, checked 18 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Wealthspire Advisors LLC, filed 30 April 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Wealthspire Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.