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Howard Cranford

Sturman Wealth Advisors · Charlottesville, Virginia

Howard Cranford is a fee-only financial advisor at Sturman Wealth Advisors in Charlottesville, Virginia, who holds the CFP credential. Sturman Wealth Advisors reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmSturman Wealth Advisors
Based in Charlottesville, Virginia
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Fixed fees
Accepting new clientsYes
Assets under management$116.4M across 282 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in LA · CRD 6398850
Exams passedSeries 65 (2020)
Firm size2 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitesturmanwealth.com

How Howard's firm compares

  • Sturman Wealth Advisors's average account is about $413,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 282 accounts).

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Questions about Howard

Is Howard Cranford a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Howard holds no broker registration, and Sturman Wealth Advisors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Howard charge for financial advice?

Howard's firm, Sturman Wealth Advisors, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Howard Cranford based?

Howard Cranford is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

What credentials does Howard Cranford hold?

Howard Cranford holds the CFP credential.

Is Howard Cranford registered with the SEC?

Yes. Howard Cranford is registered as an investment adviser representative in LA (CRD 6398850), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Sturman Wealth Advisors manage?

Sturman Wealth Advisors reports $116.4M across 282 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Howard Cranford?

Through Howard's website, sturmanwealth.com.

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