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Samuel D. Cornell

NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES
Tucson, AZ 85711
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CRD#: 1790408
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Professional summary


Samuel Douglas Cornell III, who also goes by Doug Cornell, S Douglas Cornell, Samuel Douglas Cornell, is a registered financial advisor currently at NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Tucson, Arizona.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Samuel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Doug Cornell | S Douglas Cornell | Samuel Douglas Cornell

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.
DOUG CORNELL IS THE PRESIDENT OF COPPERZAP LLC; 5151 E. BROADWAY BLVD, SUITE 1600, TUCSON, AZ 85711-3777. START DATE: 06/2013. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. THIS BUSINESS MANUFACTURES AND SELLS AN ANTIMICROBIAL DEVICE MADE OF COPPER, WHICH HAS BEEN SHOWN TO KILL BACTERIA AND VIRUSES. MR. CORNELL'S DUTIES INCLUDE OVERSIGHT AND PLANNING. MR. CORNELL DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 16 HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS BUSINESS (OUTSIDE OF HIS NORMAL HOURS AT VANTAGE INVESTING); 0 HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 29, 2021 - Present

NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 5151 E Broadway Suite 1600, Tucson, AZ 85711
RIA
CRD#: 112970
Tucson, AZ
Past

April 21, 2005 - December 31, 2021

VANTAGE INVESTING LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134083
TUCSON, AZ
Past

July 31, 1993 - May 5, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 20, 1988 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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".
N&
NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
A.T. WHITEHEAD | NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | GATES INVESTMENTS, INC. | GATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | GATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATES & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CARR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 112970 / SEC#: 801-108964

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2017 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2017 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2017 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2017 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
Arizona
(11/29/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/15/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


N&
NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
A.T. WHITEHEAD | NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | GATES INVESTMENTS, INC. | GATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | GATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | GATES & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CARR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 112970 / SEC#: 801-108964

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2017 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2017 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2017 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
146 Second St N Suite 310, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 451-3440
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts952
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 333,645,585

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Company Information


NOVAK & POWELL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 112970Tucson, AZ 85711

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