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Scott Vincent Kaup

Scott Vincent Kaup

CFP®
PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
Stuart, NE
·CRD# 1002907·45 years experience

Professional Summary

Scott Vincent Kaup, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Stuart, Nebraska. Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Scott has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1989

Years of Experience

45 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS·CRD# 156480
RIA
113 N. Main St, Po Box 265, Stuart, NE 68780
July 19, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Stuart, NE
June 29, 2023 - July 22, 2024
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
Stuart, NE
March 22, 2021 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
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September 20, 2019 - July 22, 2024
SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC·CRD# 109485
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Stuart, NE
September 1, 2016 - May 20, 2021
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 34643
BD
Stuart, NE
September 1, 2016 - September 20, 2019
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14503
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THE MASTERS, INC.·CRD# 108432
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September 4, 1998 - February 11, 2003
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14503
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November 13, 1989 - September 1, 2016
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October 11, 1989 - November 2, 1989
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED·CRD# 13626
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Phoenix, AZ
January 20, 1987 - October 23, 1989
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14503
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April 16, 1985 - January 21, 1987
WZW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5717
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October 8, 1984 - April 26, 1985
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 421
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August 27, 1981 - October 16, 1984

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Current Firm

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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/22/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

30400 Detroit Road Suite 201, Westlake, OH 44145

Phone Number

(888) 240-0064

# of Employees

244

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 42 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA PART 2A 2026 (3/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

16,541

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,385,706,161

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

(1) Scott Kaup is a licensed insurance agent conducting business from his registered location. In this capacity, he may offer fixed insurance products including but not to limited life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, long term care insurance and Medicare supplements and receives normal and customary commissions as a result of any sales. In addition, he may receive other compensation such as fixed life trails. Mr. Kaup spends approx. 10 hrs/week during trading hours on this activity.
(2) Scott Kaup is the Owner of Kaup's Insurance and Investments, Inc. d.b.a. Kaup's Tax and Wealth Management which is a management and holding company for their tax, insurance and advisory business. This entity handles the day to day operations of their business. Mr. Kaup spends approximately 10 hours per week on this activity during trading hours.
(3) Scott Kaup is the treasurer for Stuart/Atkinson Airport Authority. Mr. Kaup is responsible for monthly accounting and reporting. Scott Kaup is one of three signers of the checks to pay bills. Mr. Kaup spends approximately one hour per month on this activity during non-trading hours. This is not an investment related activity. No compensation is received for this activity.
(4) Mr. Kaup is the treasurer for the Sand Dollar Road District #2 in Lake Andes South Dakota. Mr. Kaup spends less than an hour per month on the activity during non-trading hours. This is not an investment related activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/22/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
California
(11/13/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(7/24/2024)
IAR
Nebraska
(7/29/2024)
IAR
South Dakota
(7/30/2024)
IAR
Texas
(7/19/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1990About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Aug 1998About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1985About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1981About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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