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Kevin F. Cottrell

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CRD#: 1175948
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kevin Francis Cottrell, who also goes by Kevin Francis Cottrell, Zack Cottrell, Kevin F Cottrell, Kevin Cottrell, was a registered financial professional .

Kevin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Kevin had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 55, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kevin Francis Cottrell | Zack Cottrell | Kevin F Cottrell | Kevin Cottrell

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

January 26, 2022 - November 14, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Corte Madera, CA
Past

January 26, 2022 - November 14, 2023

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Corte Madera, CA
Past

May 20, 2021 - October 14, 2022

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
CORTE MADERA, CA
Past

May 20, 2021 - September 7, 2023

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Corte Madera, CA
Past

May 20, 2021 - November 14, 2023

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
CORTE MADERA, CA
Past

June 23, 2020 - September 17, 2020

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
Mill Valley, CA
Past

June 23, 2020 - September 17, 2020

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
Mill Valley, CA
Past

October 10, 2019 - October 21, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
San Rafael, CA
Past

October 7, 2019 - November 8, 2019

O'DONNELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172520
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

October 7, 2019 - October 21, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
San Rafael, CA
Past

May 11, 2015 - October 4, 2019

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 11, 2015 - October 4, 2019

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 4, 2015 - October 4, 2019

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 13, 2013 - June 29, 2015

FULL COMPASS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165681
SAUSALITO, CA
Past

June 15, 2010 - January 2, 2013

SRA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146850
LARKSPUR, CA
Past

January 8, 2007 - October 2, 2012

SECURITY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8200
SAUSALITO, CA
Past

January 27, 2006 - December 20, 2006

MDB CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 42677
LARKSPUR, CA
Past

March 18, 2003 - November 2, 2005

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 594
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 3, 2002 - March 17, 2003

FULCRUM GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 104455
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 2000 - January 7, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 28, 1999 - June 13, 2000

CANACCORD GENUITY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 24790
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 26, 1990 - February 21, 1992

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
Past

November 26, 1990 - February 21, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Past

August 22, 1986 - October 15, 1990

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
Past

September 27, 1983 - August 11, 1986

THE SEIDLER COMPANIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 3911

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/8/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/13/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/17/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/10/2007
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393 / SEC#: 801-29938, 8-16514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/24/1987 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3000 Schwab Way, San Francisco, CA 94105
Mailing Address
3000 Schwab Way Sf211mn-08-330, Westlake, TX 76262-8104
Phone number
(817) 859-5000
Established
California since 04/01/1971
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
30,065

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (9/23/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHWAB HOLDINGS, INC.100% OWNER
BEATTY, JONATHAN SCOTTDIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ADVISOR SERVICES2429276
CRAIG, JONATHAN MPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF INVESTOR SERVICES AND MARKETING4144656
HATHI, NEESHA KMANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF WEALTH & ADVICE SOLUTIONS2648997
HOWARD, DENNIS WILLARDMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER6403083
NICHOLS, CHARLESMANAGING DIRECTOR AND BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISOR CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4811434
STARR, JEFFREY HAROLDMANAGING DIRECTOR, AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4700461
VERDESCHI, MICHAEL DANIELMANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR4570777

Disclosures


Regulatory Event58
Civil Event3
Arbitration248
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/24/2025
Cover Page
01/19/2024
04/14/2023

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Company Information


CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

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