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Scott C. Adams

COPPER FINANCIAL
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
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CRD#: 2279746
SA

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.

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What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Retirement Income Management
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
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.
(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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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: 2006

Experience


Current

May 21, 2014 - Present

COPPER FINANCIAL

Office #1: 235 E Broadway Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024Office #2: 10601 Mission Road Suite 10617, Leawood, KS 66206
RIA
BD
CRD#: 168203
Excelsior Springs, MO
Current

May 21, 2014 - Present

COPPER FINANCIAL

Office #1: 235 E Broadway Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024Office #2: 10601 Mission Road Suite 10617, Leawood, KS 66206
RIA
BD
CRD#: 168203
Excelsior Springs, MO
Past

February 1, 2013 - May 20, 2014

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

February 1, 2013 - May 20, 2014

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 10, 2006 - February 1, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

March 10, 2006 - February 1, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

August 16, 2002 - March 10, 2006

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

August 2, 2002 - March 10, 2006

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 12, 2001 - August 1, 2002

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

September 19, 2001 - August 1, 2002

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

February 18, 1998 - September 14, 2001

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1998 - September 14, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

December 7, 1995 - January 29, 1998

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 27, 1994 - November 16, 1995

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

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)

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(1/13/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(1/17/2025)
RR
California
(1/17/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(1/24/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2022)
RR
Illinois
(5/21/2014)
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
Oregon
(1/8/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/7/2021)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/21/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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) 905-8116
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)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

AAMP WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1) (5/29/2025)

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 OFFICER3172920
KROPP, STEPHEN DALEELECTED MANAGER7337607
PATRICK, MICHAEL ALANELECTED MANAGER6482087
SARACINI, TIMOTHY RICEELECTED MANAGER1303842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,082
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 346,070,238

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Company Information


COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

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