Erik Manchester has been an investment adviser representative at Newman Dignan & Sheerar since May 2014, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Erik Manchester holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University.
Newman Dignan & Sheerar, Inc is a Providence, RI firm with $731M under management, 536 clients and 6 advisers across 3 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Erik S. Manchester is Senior Financial Advisor of NDS Wealth Advisors, based in Providence, RI. Before joining the firm in May 2014, he was a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Providence, RI since January 2011, where he managed investment portfolios for high net-worth individuals, family trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. Earlier, he worked as an account manager overseeing worldwide accounts for a specialized manufacturing company in North Kingstown, RI.
Erik Manchester’s longest registration is the current one, 12 years at Newman Dignan & Sheerar since 2014. Before joining Newman Dignan & Sheerar in 2014, Erik Manchester was registered through Morgan Stanley.
- Newman Dignan & Sheerar, IncCurrent– present · 12 yearsProvidence, RI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 107565
- Morgan Stanley– · 3 yearsProvidence, RI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
Professional designations
Listed by Newman Dignan & Sheerar
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Erik Manchester is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from May 2014; the most recent is Texas, in November 2022.
- Rhode IslandSince 20 May 2014
- TexasSince 7 November 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 27 April 2011 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 8 April 2011 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 8 March 2011 |
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Erik S Manchester
- CRD
- 5883957
- Firm
- Newman Dignan & Sheerar · CRD 107565
- Office
- 260 WEST EXCHANGE STREET, SUITE 302, Providence, RI 02903
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2011
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- newmandignan.com
Where does Erik Manchester work?
Erik Manchester is an investment adviser representative registered through Newman Dignan & Sheerar, Inc since May 2014, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Erik Manchester a financial advisor?
Yes. Erik Manchester has a current investment-adviser registration in Rhode Island and Texas, through Newman Dignan & Sheerar since May 2014.
How many years of experience does Erik Manchester have?
Erik Manchester has 15 years in the financial industry, since April 2011, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Erik Manchester passed?
Erik Manchester has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2011.
Where did Erik Manchester work before Newman Dignan & Sheerar?
Before Newman Dignan & Sheerar, Erik Manchester was registered through Morgan Stanley, April 2011 to May 2014.
Where is Erik Manchester based?
Erik Manchester’s registered office is in Providence, RI.
Is Erik Manchester registered with FINRA?
No. Erik Manchester has no current broker registration.
Is Erik Manchester a CFP?
Newman Dignan & Sheerar lists Erik Manchester with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Erik Manchester’s record?
Search CRD 5883957 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Erik Manchester’s full registration record.
