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Sean Backs
Financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management
Sean Backs is a fiduciary financial advisor in McLean, Virginia, with 2 years in the industry. Sean joined Spire Wealth Management in 2025, after less than a year at Fisher Investments. Spire Wealth Management offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and subscription fees.
One of 671 advisors with offices in McLean, and one of 611 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience2 years (since 2025)
How that compares ?2 years in the industry
Office7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Subscription, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$703,287
Advisors at the firm67
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Spire Wealth Management
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- Sep 2026 – now
- Oct 2025 – nowSpire Wealth Management, LLCCurrent firm
- Mar 2025 – Aug 2025Fisher InvestmentsPreviously
Questions to ask Sean
Tailored to Sean’s registration and firm.
- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Sean
How do I contact Sean?
Call Spire Wealth Management at (703) 657-6060 and ask for Sean Backs. Sean works from the McLean, VA office.
How long has Sean been a financial advisor?
Sean has been in the industry since 2025, about 2 years. 2 years in the industry.
What licenses does Sean hold?
Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Sean a fiduciary?
Sean is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Sean paid?
Spire Wealth Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, subscription fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Sean for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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