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Duke Paterson Cope

Duke P. Cope

COPE PRIVATE WEALTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
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CRD#: 1643007
Duke Paterson Cope

Professional summary


Duke Paterson Cope, CFP®, who also goes by Duke Paterson Cope, Pat Cope, is a registered financial advisor currently at COPE PRIVATE WEALTH located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Duke is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Duke has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Duke Paterson Cope | Pat Cope

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.
INSURANCE AGENT- INVESTMENT RELATED-AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S), INSURANCE SALES, AGENT, 2021, DEVOTES NOT MORE THAN 30% OF AGENTS TIME DURING WORKING HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS; SALE OF VARIOUS INSURANCE PRODUCTS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1997

Experience


Current

November 17, 2020 - Present

COPE PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 2000 Southbridge Parkway Suite 625, Birmingham, AL 35209
RIA
CRD#: 309351
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 15, 2018 - November 17, 2020

RFG ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158401
Birmingham, AL
Past

November 15, 2018 - November 16, 2020

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
Birmingham, AL
Past

April 23, 2015 - November 15, 2018

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10740
Birmingham, AL
Past

April 17, 2015 - November 15, 2018

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
Birmingham, AL
Past

February 13, 2013 - April 22, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 13, 2013 - April 22, 2015

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 7, 1997 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 17, 1995 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 26, 1993 - October 23, 1995

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 7, 1992 - May 18, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

December 13, 1991 - May 18, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 15, 1990 - January 20, 1992

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 19, 1988 - October 22, 1990

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 1987 - October 31, 1988

GEORGE M. WOOD & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3799

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(11/17/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/5/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CP
COPE PRIVATE WEALTH
COPE PRIVATE WEALTH | D. PATERSON COPE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 309351 / SEC#:

Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/17/2020 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2021 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
2000 Southbridge Parkway Suite 625, Birmingham, AL 35209
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 223-3625
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts250
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 75,000,000

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Company Information


COPE PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 309351Birmingham, AL 35209

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