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Scott Christopher Adams

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
COPPER FINANCIAL
Excelsior Springs, MO
·CRD# 2279746·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Scott Christopher Adams, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at COPPER FINANCIAL located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Scott has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Investment Planning
  • Retirement Income Management
  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2006
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

COPPER FINANCIAL·CRD# 168203
RIA
BD
1. 235 E Broadway Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO 640242. 10601 Mission Road Suite 10617, Leawood, KS 66206
May 21, 2014 - Present
COPPER FINANCIAL·CRD# 168203
RIA
BD
1. 235 E Broadway Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO 640242. 10601 Mission Road Suite 10617, Leawood, KS 66206
May 21, 2014 - Present
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.·CRD# 42132
RIA
Kansas City, MO
February 1, 2013 - May 20, 2014
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.·CRD# 42132
BD
Kansas City, MO
February 1, 2013 - May 20, 2014
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION·CRD# 29604
RIA
Kansas City, MO
March 10, 2006 - February 1, 2013
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION·CRD# 29604
BD
Kansas City, MO
March 10, 2006 - February 1, 2013
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
RIA
Overland Park, KS
August 16, 2002 - March 10, 2006
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
August 2, 2002 - March 10, 2006
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3538
RIA
Kansas City, MO
October 12, 2001 - August 1, 2002
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3538
BD
Kansas City, MO
September 19, 2001 - August 1, 2002
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
BD
New York, NY
February 18, 1998 - September 14, 2001
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Springfield, MA
February 18, 1998 - September 14, 2001
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
New York, NY
December 7, 1995 - January 29, 1998
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.·CRD# 173
BD
June 27, 1994 - November 16, 1995

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Current Firm

CF
COPPER FINANCIAL

COMMUNITYAMERICA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203 / SEC#: 801-89168, 8-69295
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2014 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

9777 Ridge Dr., Suite 360, Lenexa, KS 66219

Mailing Address

9777 Ridge Dr., Suite 360, Lenexa, KS 66219

Phone Number

(913) 905-3600

Established

Missouri since 11/05/2001

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

50

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 29 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 29 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (FORM ADV PART 2A) (8/7/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
COMMUNITYAMERICA CUSO ONE LLCSHAREHOLDER—
CHRISTIAN, TRACYELECTED MANAGER7678129
DEHNER, MICHAEL JAMESFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7334680
GINTER, LISA ROSELLEELECTED MANAGER6482083
HAGGERTY, MICHAEL PATRICKPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER3172920
KROPP, STEPHEN DALEELECTED MANAGER7337607
PATRICK, MICHAEL ALANELECTED MANAGER6482087

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,987

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$410,682,447

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Other business activities

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(1) VALUE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 32302 W 231ST, LAWSON, MO 64062; CO-OWNER; BEGAN 1/1/2005.
(2) ADAMS RANCH; 32302 W 231ST, LAWSON, MO 64062; DOG BREEDING, FARMING, CATTLE RANCH, OWNER; APPROXIMATELY 80 HOURS PER MONTH.
(3) FOSTER CARE/HOST HOME; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 32302 W 231ST, LAWSON, MO 64062; CARE FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES; APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS PER MONTH.
(4) INTERFACE, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 112 S. THOMPSON AVE., EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024; DISABILITY SERVICES; PAYROLL; BEGAN 11/15/2019; APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS PER MONTH WITH NONE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE RUNNING PAYROLL.

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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".
CF
COPPER FINANCIAL

COMMUNITYAMERICA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203 / SEC#: 801-89168, 8-69295
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2014 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(1/13/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(1/17/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(1/24/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2022)
RR
Illinois
(5/21/2014)
RR
Iowa
(1/6/2026)
RR
Kansas
(5/21/2014)
IAR
Kansas
(5/21/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(12/20/2016)
RR
Missouri
(5/21/2014)
IAR
Missouri
(1/3/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/6/2026)
RR
Oregon
(1/8/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/7/2021)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1994About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Scott

  • Investment Planning
  • Retirement Income Management
  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning

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