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Sarah DerGarabedian

Elected Manager at Modera Wealth Management

Investment adviser registrationAsheville, NCSEC record checked 18 October 2026

20
Years in the industry
3
Years at the firm
3
Adviser firms
1
State registrations

IAPD record retrieved 18 October 2026SEC record

Sarah DerGarabedian holds the title Elected Manager at Modera Wealth Management, LLC, a Westwood investment adviser managing $17.7B. Sarah DerGarabedian has been registered through Modera Wealth Management since 26 April 2023, has 20 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

Role at Modera Wealth Management

Title on Schedule A
Elected Manager
Control
Sarah DerGarabedian is a control person of Modera Wealth Management.
Ownership
An individual ownership band is not available in the source record.
Tenure
Sarah DerGarabedian has held the filed role since May 2025.

The firm

Modera Wealth Management, LLC
Westwood, NJ

Form ADV filed 14 September 2026

$17.7B AUM6,308 clients106 advisers24 offices

Career on record

Sarah DerGarabedian has been registered through Modera Wealth Management since April 2023, and before that through Encompass Advisors, Ltd..

Firms and exams, newest first
  1. Modera Wealth Management, LLCCurrent
    – present · 3 years
    Asheville, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 155649
  2. Parsec Financial
    – · 16 years
    Asheville, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104919
  3. Encompass Advisors, Ltd.
    – · 1 year
    Brevard, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 130857
  4. Passed Series 7 and Series 66 · 2004

Registrations and exams

Sarah DerGarabedian has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and has passed 2 qualifying exams.

North Carolina26 April 2023
Scope
Investment adviser representative
Status
Approved

Examinations

Series 6628 July 2004
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 712 July 2004
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Individual record

Full name
Sarah Duffell DerGarabedian
CRD
4764331
Firm
Modera Wealth Management, LLC
Registration status
Investment adviser registration
Office
6 WALL STREET, Asheville, NC 28801
Firm bio
moderawealth.com

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Background

Modera identifies Sarah DerGarabedian as director of investment strategy and principal. Official Modera biography

Education

Common questions

Where does Sarah DerGarabedian work?

Sarah DerGarabedian has held the title Elected Manager at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since May 2025, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 14 September 2026

Is Sarah DerGarabedian a financial advisor?

Yes. Sarah DerGarabedian has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Modera Wealth Management since April 2023, as of 18 October 2026.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

How many years of experience does Sarah DerGarabedian have?

Sarah DerGarabedian has worked in the financial industry for 20 years as of 18 October 2026, counted from 17 October 2006, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

What exams has Sarah DerGarabedian passed?

Sarah DerGarabedian has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Where did Sarah DerGarabedian work before Modera Wealth Management?

Before Modera Wealth Management, Sarah DerGarabedian was registered through Encompass Advisors, Ltd., February 2005 to January 2006.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Where is Sarah DerGarabedian based?

Sarah DerGarabedian’s registered office is in Asheville, NC.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Leadership at Modera Wealth Management

  • Thomas Orecchio
    Elected Manager and Chief Executive Officer
  • Joseph McCuine
    President
  • James Kipp
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Shelly Kapoor
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Theresa Days
    Chief Compliance Officer and Principal
  • John Ceparano
    Elected Manager
  • Regan Fad
    Chief Legal Officer
  • Gaurav Mallik
    Chief Investment Officer
  • George Padula
    Elected Manager
  • Benjamin Robins
    Appointed Manager
  • Patrick Runyen
    Elected Manager
  • Ethan Wang
    Appointed Manager
  • Mark Willoughby
    Elected Manager
  • Michael Ziemer
    Elected Manager

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4764331. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Modera Wealth Management, LLC, filed 14 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Modera Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.

Retrieved 18 October 2026. The SEC record may have been amended since.

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This profile is compiled from public regulatory records and the firm's own published materials, and is provided for informational purposes only. Niva Wealth is not affiliated with Sarah DerGarabedian or Modera Wealth Management, LLC and makes no representation about the quality of their services. This directory does not report disciplinary history, in either direction.