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Scott A. Avery
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Cary, NC
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CRD#: 1550880
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Professional summary
Scott Arthur Avery is a registered financial advisor currently at COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC located in Cary, North Carolina and COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Scott has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 1, 2010 - Present
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 108257
Cary, NC
Current
May 1, 2010 - Present
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Office #1: 290 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210BD
CRD#: 840
Boston, MA
Past
May 9, 2005 - May 7, 2010
BOFA ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107900
CARY, NC
Past
June 21, 2004 - May 9, 2005
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 105842
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 21, 2004 - May 1, 2010
BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30683
CARY, NC
Past
February 27, 2002 - June 17, 2004
PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 106629
BOSTON, MA
Past
September 26, 1994 - June 14, 2004
PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past
February 2, 1990 - September 20, 1994
COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES
BD
CRD#: 25929
Past
September 25, 1987 - February 2, 1990
COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 167
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
AMERICAN EXPRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | SELIGMAN INVESTMENTS | SELIGMAN | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS, LLC | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE INSURANCE ASSETS | RIVERSOURCE INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS | RIVERSOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RIVERSOURCE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE | J. & W. SELIGMAN | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS NORTH AMERICA | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT CAPITAL ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 108257 / SEC#: 801-25943
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1985 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(5/1/2010)
IAR
Alabama(12/3/2015)
RR
Alaska(5/1/2010)
RR
Arizona(5/1/2010)
RR
Arkansas(5/1/2010)
RR
California(5/1/2010)
RR
Colorado(5/1/2010)
RR
Connecticut(5/1/2010)
IAR
Connecticut(5/1/2010)
RR
Delaware(5/1/2010)
IAR
Delaware(5/1/2010)
RR
District of Columbia(5/1/2010)
IAR
District of Columbia(5/1/2010)
RR
Florida(5/4/2010)
IAR
Florida(1/4/2016)
RR
Georgia(5/1/2010)
IAR
Georgia(8/6/2015)
RR
Hawaii(5/1/2010)
RR
Idaho(5/1/2010)
RR
Illinois(5/1/2010)
IAR
Illinois(1/15/2015)
RR
Indiana(5/1/2010)
IAR
Indiana(12/3/2015)
RR
Iowa(5/1/2010)
RR
Kansas(5/1/2010)
RR
Kentucky(5/1/2010)
IAR
Kentucky(12/7/2015)
RR
Louisiana(5/1/2010)
RR
Maine(5/1/2010)
IAR
Maine(5/1/2010)
RR
Maryland(5/1/2010)
IAR
Maryland(5/1/2010)
RR
Massachusetts(5/1/2010)
IAR
Massachusetts(5/1/2010)
RR
Michigan(5/1/2010)
IAR
Michigan(12/7/2015)
RR
Minnesota(5/1/2010)
RR
Mississippi(5/1/2010)
RR
Missouri(5/1/2010)
RR
Montana(5/1/2010)
RR
Nebraska(5/1/2010)
RR
Nevada(5/1/2010)
RR
New Hampshire(5/1/2010)
IAR
New Hampshire(5/1/2010)
RR
New Jersey(5/1/2010)
IAR
New Jersey(5/1/2010)
RR
New Mexico(5/1/2010)
RR
New York(5/1/2010)
IAR
New York(4/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina(5/1/2010)
IAR
North Carolina(5/1/2010)
RR
North Dakota(5/1/2010)
RR
Ohio(5/1/2010)
IAR
Ohio(5/1/2010)
RR
Oklahoma(5/1/2010)
RR
Oregon(5/1/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/1/2010)
IAR
Pennsylvania(5/1/2010)
RR
Puerto Rico(5/1/2010)
IAR
Puerto Rico(12/4/2015)
RR
Rhode Island(5/1/2010)
IAR
Rhode Island(5/1/2010)
RR
South Carolina(5/1/2010)
IAR
South Carolina(5/1/2010)
RR
South Dakota(5/1/2010)
RR
Tennessee(5/1/2010)
RR
Texas(5/1/2010)
RR
Utah(5/1/2010)
RR
Vermont(5/1/2010)
IAR
Vermont(5/1/2010)
RR
Virgin Islands(5/1/2010)
RR
Virginia(5/1/2010)
IAR
Virginia(5/1/2010)
RR
Washington(5/1/2010)
RR
West Virginia(5/1/2010)
IAR
West Virginia(5/1/2010)
RR
Wisconsin(5/1/2010)
RR
Wyoming(5/1/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CM
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
AMERICAN EXPRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | SELIGMAN INVESTMENTS | SELIGMAN | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS, LLC | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE INSURANCE ASSETS | RIVERSOURCE INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS | RIVERSOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RIVERSOURCE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE | J. & W. SELIGMAN | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS NORTH AMERICA | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT CAPITAL ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 108257 / SEC#: 801-25943
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 225-2365
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
910
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,061 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 457,482,709,435 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2025 |
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