Stephen B. Shipley

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

Irving, TX 75062

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CRD#: 2413071

Professional summary

Stephen Barnett Shipley is a registered financial advisor currently at COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS 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 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. Fixed insurance sales, as of 01/14/2016, 10% of time spent during business hours, investment related; conducted at branch location. 2. Co-owner and managing partner of Cottonwood Ventures, LLC, entity set up as operating company for securities, advisory, and insurance business; as of 01/01/2015, 5% of time spent during business hours, investment related; conducted at branch location. 3. Managing partner and co-owner of Algodon Madera Partners, LLC, created for investing in real estate and oil and gas investments; as of 06/07/2014, 1% of time spent during business hours, investment related; conducted at branch location.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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None

Experience

Current

March 29, 2023 - Present

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 105 Decker Court Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062

RIA

CRD#: 7556

ARLINGTON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | COTTONWOOD VENTURES, LLC

CRD#: 322366 / SEC#: 801-127478

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2023 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.

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General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS | COTTONWOOD VENTURES, LLC

CRD#: 322366 / SEC#: 801-127478

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

105 Decker Court Suite 730, Irving, TX 75062

Mailing Address

Phone number

(972) 573-4030

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEPTEMBER 2025 ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	204
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 291,018,574

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
05/13/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Stephen B. Shipley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/3/1999

Series 63

Date: 11/19/1993

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 12/1/1993

Series 7

Date: 11/16/1993

Current Firm

COTTONWOOD CAPITAL ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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