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Sheila Spainhour Shaffer

Investment Adviser Representative at Rockefeller Capital Management

Fernandina Beach, FLCRD #1230244Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
42 yrs
Exams Passed
7

Professional summary

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Sheila Spainhour Shaffer is an investment adviser representative with Rockefeller Capital Management in Fernandina Beach, FL, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 1984 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. They have passed 7 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida, Virginia, West Virginia
Broker:
41 states and territories

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 7/26/1994
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 2/10/1984
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 1/21/1984
Series 9
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
Series 10
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Passed 1/2/2023
Series 8
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Passed 11/15/1988

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Rockefeller Capital ManagementCurrent
11/13/2023 – Fernandina Beach, FL
Rockefeller Financial LLCCurrent
10/6/2023 – Fernandina Beach, FL
Rockefeller Capital Management
10/6/2023 – 11/3/2023Jacksonville Beach, FL
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
8/19/2009 – 10/9/2023Washington, DC
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
6/1/2009 – 9/16/2009Washington, DC
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
2/21/2006 – 6/1/2009Washington, DC
LEGG Mason WOOD Walker Inc
11/20/1995 – 2/21/2006Washington, DC

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
    Aug 2009 – Oct 2023Washington, DC
  2. Rockefeller Financial LLC
    Oct 2023 – Jul 2024Arlington, VA
  3. Rockefeller Financial LLC
    Jul 2024 – no end date reportedFernandina Beach, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 27, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Rockefeller Capital Management

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
Estimated blended rate
0.0125

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalInsurance CompaniesCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
995
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
47
Main office:
New York, NY
SEC file number:
801-114033

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Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026

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Sheila Spainhour Shaffer (Rockefeller Capital Management)