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Catherine Curtis

Catherine Curtis

CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING
Oakland, CA
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CRD#: 1644947
Catherine Curtis

Professional summary


Catherine Curtis, CFP®, who also goes by Catherine Rose Disse, is a registered financial advisor currently at CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING located in Oakland, California.

Catherine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Catherine has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

Core Areas of Focus


Baby Boomers
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
LGBT Couples and Families
Retirement Planning & Distribution Rules
Socially Responsible Investments
Tax Planning

Biography


In addition to running her firm and working with clients, Cathy is a frequent public speaker on topics such as working with women clients and social media marketing. She is a member of the CNBC Digital Financial Council - a group of financial advisors around the U.S. dedicated to financial literacy. Cathy is on Investopedia's top 100 list of the most influential advisors. She started a podcast called Financial Finesse and taught Personal Finance courses at Mills College in Oakland, CA

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Retirement Planning
Life Transitions
Inheritance
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Investment Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Catherine Rose Disse

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) - RIA


Click below to view Catherine Curtis's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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: 2003

Experience


Current

January 23, 2014 - Present

CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 136785
Oakland, CA
Past

August 21, 2012 - July 22, 2013

CLEARROCK CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144480
KETCHUM, ID
Past

November 25, 1987 - December 19, 1990

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659

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".
CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING
CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING
CATHERINE CURTIS, C.F.P. | CURTIS, CATHERINE | CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING

CRD#: 136785 / SEC#: 801-132154

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Terminated)

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
California
(1/23/2014)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/21/1987
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm


CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING
CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING
CATHERINE CURTIS, C.F.P. | CURTIS, CATHERINE | CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING

CRD#: 136785 / SEC#: 801-132154

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Oakland, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(510) 451-3528
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A/B (2/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts226
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 129,600,000

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Company Information


CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING

CURTIS FINANCIAL PLANNING

CRD#: 136785Oakland, CA

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