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Todd Sturman

Owner and Chief Compliance Officer at Sturman Wealth Advisors in Charlottesville, VA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Todd Sturman is Owner and Chief Compliance Officer of Sturman Wealth Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser managing $116M, and works from its Charlottesville, VA office. Todd Sturman has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Sturman Wealth Advisors since 11 September 2024, has 26 years in the industry across 4 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and Series 6TO.

26
Years in industry
2
Years at firm
4
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Todd Sturman has been Owner and Chief Compliance Officer of Sturman Wealth Advisors since May 2024, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Todd Sturman studied at the University of Virginia.

Sturman Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Charlottesville, VA firm with $116M under management, 91 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.

Todd Sturman is Wealth Advisor of Sturman Wealth Advisors. After graduating from the University of Virginia, he gained experience with MFS Investment Management, Mellon Private Asset Management (now BNY Mellon), and American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise Financial). In 2003, he founded his independent practice and has been directly serving clients since then.

Todd Sturman’s longest registration was 10 years at Commonwealth Financial Network (2003–2014). Before joining Sturman Wealth Advisors in 2024, Todd Sturman was registered through Private Advisor Group, LLC and Elizabeth H. Kross Dba Harbor Investment Group.

  1. – present · 2 years
    Charlottesville, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 331560
  2. Private Advisor Group, LLC
    – · 10 years
    Charlottesville, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 155216
  3. Elizabeth H. Kross Dba Harbor Investment Group
    – · under a year
    Waltham, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 143255
  4. Commonwealth Financial Network
    – · 10 years
    Waltham, MA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8032

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Sturman Wealth Advisors

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Todd Sturman is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in September 2024.

  • TexasSince 11 September 2024
  • VirginiaSince 11 September 2024

Examinations

Series 6TO2 January 2023
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 663 November 2001
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 6317 May 2000
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 728 March 2000
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Todd Anthony Sturman
CRD
2974713
Firm
Sturman Wealth Advisors · CRD 331560
Role
Owner and Chief Compliance Officer
Office
404 PEOPLE PLACE, SUITE 404, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2000
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Todd Sturman work?

Todd Sturman has been Owner and Chief Compliance Officer of Sturman Wealth Advisors, LLC since May 2024, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 26 February 2026

Is Todd Sturman a financial advisor?

Yes. Todd Sturman has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Virginia, through Sturman Wealth Advisors since September 2024.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Todd Sturman have?

Todd Sturman has 26 years in the financial industry, since May 2000, across 4 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Todd Sturman passed?

Todd Sturman has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 66 and Series 6TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2000. FINRA credited Todd Sturman with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Todd Sturman work before Sturman Wealth Advisors?

Before Sturman Wealth Advisors, Todd Sturman was registered through Private Advisor Group, LLC, June 2014 to September 2024; Elizabeth H. Kross Dba Harbor Investment Group, January 2008 to November 2008; Commonwealth Financial Network, November 2003 to June 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Todd Sturman based?

Todd Sturman’s registered office is in Charlottesville, VA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Todd Sturman registered with FINRA?

No. Todd Sturman has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Todd Sturman a CFP?

Sturman Wealth Advisors lists Todd Sturman with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Todd Sturman biography, sturmanwealth.com

How can I verify Todd Sturman’s record?

Search CRD 2974713 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Todd Sturman’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2974713, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Sturman Wealth Advisors, LLC, filed 26 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Sturman Wealth Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.