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Stephen P. Bick

COTTINGHAM MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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CRD#: 2060637
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Professional summary


Stephen Philip Bick is a registered financial advisor currently at COTTINGHAM MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Carlsbad, California.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Stephen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 3 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 Hawaii Fudge Company; not investment related; 310 Hukilike Street, Unit M, Kahului, HI 96732; Confectionary Production; CEO since 1/2014; Approximately 50 hours per month; some of which during securities trading hours. Majella Assisted Living; not investment related; 2794 Gateway Road, Carlsbad CA 92009; Privately held Residential Care for the Elderly facilities; Adviser to the CEO since 4/2020; Approximately 25 hours per month, some of which during securities trading hours. Boundary Acquisition; not investment related; 12441 900 E #100, Draper, UT 84020; Backpack Manufacturing; CEO since 1/2021; Approximately 50 hours per month, some of which during securities trading hours. Lead Commerce; not investment related; 2794 Gateway Road, Carlsbad CA 92009; Software as a service; Investment Manager since 1/2010; Approximately 10 hours per month, some of which during securities trading hours. Ubuntu Income and Private Equity Fund GP, LLC, not investment related, 2794 Gateway Road, Carlsbad CA 92009; General Partner of a private fund, Manager since 6/2020; Approximately 1 hour per month, some of which during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 11, 2001 - Present

COTTINGHAM MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 2794 Gateway Road #115, Carlsbad, CA 92009
RIA
CRD#: 134276
Carlsbad, CA
Past

May 18, 1990 - November 8, 1990

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 305

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
(5/11/2001)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 6/1/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COTTINGHAM MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
COTTINGHAM MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | COTTINGHAM MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 134276 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2794 Gateway Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 764-7200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 27,997,487

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/17/2025
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Company Information


COTTINGHAM MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 134276Carlsbad, CA 92009

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