Raymond B. Cooley

WEALTHPLANS

Frederick, MD 21704

CRD#: 2361861

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Professional summary

Raymond Brent Cooley is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHPLANS, LLC located in Frederick, Maryland and WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC located in Frederick, Maryland.

Raymond is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Raymond has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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

January 8, 2021 - Present

WEALTHPLANS, LLC

Office #1: 5970 Frederick Crossing Lane Suite 201, Frederick, MD 21704

RIA

CRD#: 311560

Frederick, MD

Current

May 29, 2026 - Present

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 5970 Frederick Crossing Lane Suite 201, Frederick, MD 21704

RIA

CRD#: 115332

Frederick, MD

Past

May 20, 1994 - January 14, 2021

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

Frederick, MD

Past

July 22, 1993 - January 14, 2021

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

FREDERICK, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 115332 / SEC#: 801-60741

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Maryland
(1/8/2021)

IAR

Texas
(2/7/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/28/1994

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/25/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/8/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/9/1993

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 115332 / SEC#: 801-60741

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2001 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

600 University Park Place Suite 501, Birmingham, AL 35209

Mailing Address

Phone number

(205) 871-3334

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

384

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WAVERLY - ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (11/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	34,313
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 28,263,743,199

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
02/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
02/16/2024	Cover Page	Report
06/15/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/28/1994

Series 63

Date: 1/25/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/8/2002

Series 6

Date: 7/9/1993

Current Firm

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

WAVERLY ADVISORS, LLC

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