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Stephen Barnett Shipley

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS
IRVING, TX
·CRD# 2413071·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Stephen Barnett Shipley is a registered financial advisor currently at COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Irving, Texas and ALONGSIDE, LLC located in Irving, Texas. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Stephen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORSCurrent·CRD# 322366
RIA
105 Decker Court Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062
March 29, 2023 - Present
ALONGSIDE, LLCCurrent·CRD# 333587
RIA
105 Decker Ct. Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062
April 8, 2026 - Present

Past

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORKPast·CRD# 8032
RIA
San Diego, CA
January 14, 2016 - April 3, 2023
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORKPast·CRD# 8032
BD
San Diego, CA
January 14, 2016 - April 3, 2023
PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 10740
RIA
Irving, TX
March 28, 2013 - January 14, 2016
PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 10740
BD
Irving, TX
March 28, 2013 - January 14, 2016
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
RIA
Arlington, TX
June 1, 2009 - April 12, 2013
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
BD
Arlington, TX
June 1, 2009 - April 12, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLCPast·CRD# 8209
RIA
Arlington, TX
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLCPast·CRD# 8209
BD
Arlington, TX
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.Past·CRD# 7556
RIA
Arlington, TX
November 23, 1993 - April 2, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.Past·CRD# 7556
BD
Arlington, TX
November 17, 1993 - April 2, 2007

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Current Firm

AL
ALONGSIDE, LLC

ABIDING WEALTH PARTNERS | VM WEALTH PARTNERS | LIGHTHOUSE WEALTH PARTNERS | KEIL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INFLECTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | ALONGSIDE, LLC

CRD#: 333587 / SEC#: 801-131682
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3711 S Mopac Expy Suite 150, Austin, TX 78746

Phone Number

(512) 241-7341

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ALONGSIDE, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/14/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,903

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$878,611,865

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/29/2026Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS / Investment Related - Yes / 105 Decker Ct., Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062 / Nature: Serving as managing member and principal of related special purpose vehicles/private funds (each, an "SPV Fund"). Title and Relationship include Managing Member, General Partner, and Investment Adviser Representative with responsibilities such as sourcing opportunities, conducting due diligence, negotiating and monitoring investments, investor communications, and fund administration oversight. The SPV Funds will invest in oil & gas interests, real estate investments, and asset-back lending funds. Start Date: 09/01/2023, Hours devoted during business hours: 5 / hours devoted outside business hours: 5

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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".
AL
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CRD#: 333587 / SEC#: 801-131682
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2025 Approved)

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.
IAR
Texas
(3/29/2023)

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.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Dec 1993About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1993About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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